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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Clementia (personification) standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription CLEMEN-TIA AVG. Issuer: Antoninus Pius. Iconography: personifications, Clementia, scepters, paterae. Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameters 16.0 mm and 18.0 mm; weight 2.77 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Clementia personification standing left holding patera outstretched right hand long scepter left inscription CLEMEN-TIA AVG Issuer Iconography personifications scepters paterae Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin denarius Dimensions diameters 16.0 mm 18.0 mm weight 2.77 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic coin worn surface featuring profile person's head head short hair facial features low relief coin primarily silver-gray darker gray wear marks subtle variations shading raised rim textured background irregular scratches dents coin sits alone plain white background.