Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius in a cloak (paludamentum) with a laurel wreath, facing right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: The emperor in military dress (paludamentum) stands facing right, resting his left leg on a globe; in his outstretched right hand he holds a spear with the head pointing down and in his left hand a dagger (parazonium). Dated 140–144. Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.98 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_357

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Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (2.6Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust cloak paludamentum laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III Reverse military dress stands facing right resting left leg globe outstretched right hand holds spear head pointing down left hand dagger parazonium Dated 140–144 Roman Empire Coin Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.98 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure object irregular edges small nicks visible colors various shades gray silver.