Caption

Denarius; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription IMP AEL CAES HADR — ANTONI around. Reverse: Minerva standing left; in her outstretched right hand she holds Victoria, in her lowered left hand a spear with the head pointing upward and a shield resting on the ground; inscription AVG PIVS P, S DES II around. Attributes: Minerva, Victoria, shields, spears. Date: 138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Diameter: 18.0 mm. Weight: 2.48 g. Axis: 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription IMP AEL CAES HADR Antoni Reverse Minerva standing left outstretched right hand holds Victoria lowered hand spear head pointing upward shield resting ground inscription AVG PIVS P S Des Ii Attributes Victoria shields spears Date 138 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin Diameter 18.0 mm Weight 2.48 g Axis 180° worn circular metal coin uneven edge showing signs wear small chunk missing featuring raised profile person facing right short hair visible neck shoulder surface scratches pits areas discoloration shades gray silver darker gray tarnish recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces set plain white background.