Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP 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, legend G N O S ENATVS all around. Date: 140–144. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Materials/measurements: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.36 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_476

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

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head Antoninus Pius uncovered right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP Reverse Genius Roman Senate toga standing left holding branch outstretched right hand long scepter outstretched hand legend G N O S ENATVS Date 140–144 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Materials measurements diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.36 g axis 180° round metallic object worn relief portrait profile showing facial features hair texture surface aged areas smoothing small spots greenish discoloration metal color predominantly silver-gray darker gray shadows slight brownish tarnish near rim object irregular edge small flat section tiny chip background plain white.