Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXII. Reverse: temple with four columns; in the middle on a pedestal (cippus) stands a statue of the emperor in a toga, inscription C OS -, I. Date: 158–159. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 3.02 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_162

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXII Reverse temple four columns middle pedestal cippus stands statue toga inscription C OS - I Date 158–159 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 3.02 g Axis 180 degrees round worn metallic object dull gray surface showing shallow irregular engravings slight dents edge photographed plain white background metal areas darker lighter gray subtle surface scratches indistinct raised recessed shapes.