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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: branches, scepters; personifications: Genius (personification), Roman Senate. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III all around. Reverse: Genius of the Roman Senate in toga standing left, holding a branch in his outstretched right hand and a long scepter in his outstretched left hand, inscription S-ENATVS all around. Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object type: coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.0–17.0 mm. Weight: 3.12 g. Axis: 165 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_478

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52.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography branches scepters personifications Genius personification Roman Senate Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III Reverse toga standing left holding branch outstretched right hand long scepter outstretched hand inscription S-ENATVS Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire Object type coin denarius Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm Weight 3.12 g Axis 165 degrees circular metallic object worn raised profile person relief showing facial features hair details surrounded ring shallow marks metal surface mostly silver-gray areas darker gray slight brownish discoloration set white background.