Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 140–144. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI V, PP TR P COS III 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, inscription GENIO S ENATVS around. Iconography: branches, personifications, scepters, Genius (personification), Roman Senate. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 30 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_405

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Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 140–144 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius uncovered right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI V Pp Tr P Cos Iii Reverse Genius Roman Senate toga standing left holding branch outstretched right hand long scepter outstretched left inscription GENIO S ENATVS Iconography branches personifications scepters personification Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 30 degrees round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing visible hair texture facial features surrounded raised border ring small raised marks background object white.