Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. 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 G N O S ENATVS (variant spacing). Iconography: scepters, Genius (personification), branches, personifications, Roman Senate. Date: 140–144. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.36 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_477

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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 inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Genius Roman Senate toga standing left holding branch outstretched right hand long scepter outstretched hand inscription G N O S ENATVS variant spacing Iconography scepters personification branches personifications Date 140–144 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.36 g axis 180° circular worn metallic coin dull gray surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure holding long staff extending coin edge slightly irregular small chips indentations areas subtle greenish corrosion darker gray patina visible scuffs fine scratches across surface.