Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 140–144. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, legend ANTONINV AVG PIV PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Genius of the Roman People standing frontally, head turned right, holding a long scepter in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend GENIVS POP ROMANI. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.76 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_412

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52.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 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 legend ANTONINV AVG PIV PP TR P COS III Reverse Genius Roman People standing frontally head turned right holding long scepter right hand cornucopia left legend GENIVS POP ROMANI Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.76 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn embossed surface sits white background showing raised outline standing human figure holding long staff hand smaller object irregular edges surface scratches visible shading tones silver gray.