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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III'. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in her outstretched right hand and a long staff (pertica) in her left, legend 'AEQVITA - S AVG'. Iconography: personification Aequitas, staffs, scales. Date: 140–144. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.65 g; axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Cos Iii Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales outstretched right hand long staff pertica Aeqvita - S Avg Iconography personification Aequitas staffs scales Date 140–144 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0 degrees round metallic object worn textured surface showing embossed profile human head surrounded irregular raised rim scattered markings edge object dented small surface cracks chips visible variations tone shades silver gray darker gray.