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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; subject: Apollo (mythology) — iconography: Apollo standing, lyre, patera; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR, COS III around; reverse: Apollo stands frontally, head turned to the left, holding a patera in his outstretched right hand and a lyre in his left, inscription APOLLINI - AVGVSTO around; date: 140–144; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476); place: Rome; object type: coin; material: silver denarius; dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.91 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_354

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer subject Apollo mythology iconography Apollo standing lyre patera obverse head Antoninus Pius uncovered right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR Cos Iii reverse stands frontally head turned left holding outstretched right hand inscription APOLLINI - AVGVSTO date 140–144 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 place Rome object type coin material silver denarius dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.91 g axis 180 degrees worn circular metal coin raised central figure standing facing forward arm extended side another arm holding object surface scratches dents irregular edges shades silver gray darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights background plain white.