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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP COS III. Reverse: Pax (personification) standing left, holding a twig in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription P - AVG. Iconography includes personifications, twigs, cornucopia (horns of plenty). Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP COS III Reverse Pax personification standing left holding twig right hand cornucopia left inscription P - AVG Iconography includes personifications twigs horns plenty Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees worn round metallic coin raised profile person's head side view showing facial features hair contours coin's surface uneven scratches subtle dents small notch edge visible colors shades gray silver darker gray areas metal aged.