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. Circa 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin; diameters 17.0 mm and 18.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_402

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

Keywords

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 Circa 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin diameters 17.0 mm 18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 165° round metallic object worn surface showing raised figure center wearing draped garment holding objects hands set plain white background object displays patina gray silver tones darker gray areas recesses lighter silver highlights raised edges small chips irregularities rim.