Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III all around. Reverse: Genius of the Roman Senate in a toga standing to the left, holding a branch in his outstretched right hand and a long scepter in his outstretched left hand, inscription ENIO - SE - NATVS all around. Iconography: branches, Genius (personification), Roman Senate, personifications, scepters. Date: 140–144. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.22 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_401

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius uncovered right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Genius Roman Senate toga standing left holding branch outstretched right hand long scepter outstretched hand inscription ENIO - SE - NATVS Iconography branches personification personifications scepters Date 140–144 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 165° circular metallic coin raised profile man's head facing showing curly hair facial hair raised rim irregular edge silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas slight brownish discoloration spots set plain white background.