Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III; 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. Iconography: branches, scepters; personifications, Genius (personification), Roman Senate. Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 3.12 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_479

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III reverse Genius Roman Senate toga standing left holding branch outstretched right hand long scepter outstretched hand inscription S-ENATVS Iconography branches scepters personifications personification Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.12 g axis 165° single round metallic object worn surface sits white background showing raised human figure relief draped clothing arm extended visible wear scratch marks across surface object mainly gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised edges.