Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXII'. Reverse: Facade of a temple with eight columns, with two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia), inscription 'TEMPLVM DIVI AVG RES', in the episode COS IIII. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A53_019

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xxii Reverse Facade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia Templvm Divi Avg Res episode COS IIII Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design small temple- structure triangular roof series vertical columns surrounded raised border decorative edge object silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions sits plain white background.