Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 140–144, Rome, Roman Empire. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Genius of the Roman People standing frontally, head turned to the right, holding a long scepter in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription GENIVS POP ROMANI. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.32 g, axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_418

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 140–144 Rome Roman Empire Obverse Head Antoninus Pius uncovered right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Genius Roman People standing frontally head turned holding long scepter right hand cornucopia left inscription GENIVS POP ROMANI Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.32 g axis 210° worn round metallic coin dull silver-gray surface showing raised figure next tall vertical object figure staff scepter wearing draped garment textured hair headpiece coin edge irregular slightly chipped places surface scratches areas wear background coin white visible colors silver-gray white.