Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath to the right, inscription L CAES HADR - ANTONIN; reverse: sacred implements from the left: aspergillum, jug (capis), crosier (lituus) and scoop (simpulum), inscription AVG, COS II; dated 139, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 2.84 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_467

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath right inscription L CAES HADR - ANTONIN reverse sacred implements left aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus scoop simpulum inscription AVG Cos Ii dated 139 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.84 g axis 180° single round coin worn uneven edges shown white background appearing mostly gray darker gray black areas coin surface raised recessed shapes central oval surrounding curved arching forms scratches scuffs create variations tone patches lighter gray metal smoother textures marks accumulate.