Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, drapery on the left shoulder, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: emperor in a toga standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a scroll in his left, legend LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII. Date: 153–154. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.18 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_295

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVII Reverse toga standing left holding abacus right hand scroll legend LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII Date 153–154 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium function coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 3.18 g Axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background surface silver-gray darker gray shading recesses slight brownish discoloration small area rim embossed profile human head facing right visible textured hair facial contours surrounded raised decorative elements object small surface scratches narrow crack lower edge.