Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Apollo standing frontally, head turned left, holding a patera in his outstretched right hand and a lyre in his left; inscription APOLLINI AVGVSTO. Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.0–19.0 mm. Weight: 3.51 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_349

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head Antoninus Pius uncovered right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Apollo standing frontally head turned left holding patera outstretched right hand lyre inscription APOLLINI AVGVSTO Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm Weight 3.51 g Axis 180° worn metallic coin raised profile bearded man facing right occupies center image showing textured hair facial features low relief coin surface silvery-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights slightly irregular circular rim small nicks scratches visible edge accompanied ring raised decorative elements described background plain white.