Caption

Denarius (unofficial) of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 140–144. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS, S III all around. Reverse: Genius of the Roman Senate in a toga standing left, holding a branch in his outstretched right hand and a long scepter in his outstretched left hand, inscription GENI, - S-ENATVS. Iconography: branches, scepters, Genius (personification), Roman Senate, personifications. Coin (originally Roman Empire, Rome): diameters 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.06 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_475

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius unofficial Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 140–144 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS S Iii Reverse Genius Roman Senate toga standing left holding branch outstretched right hand long scepter outstretched hand inscription GENI - S-Enatvs Iconography branches scepters personification personifications Coin originally Roman Empire Rome diameters 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.06 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface irregular edge sits white background object silver-gray darker gray areas subtle brownish patina showing faint raised outline standing human figure linear curved marks variations texture small scratches across surface.