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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering to the right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS 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'. Iconography: scepters, personifications, Genius, cornucopias, people. Date: 140–144. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.33 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_424

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head covering right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Cos Iii reverse Genius Roman People standing frontally head turned holding long scepter right hand cornucopia left Genivs - Pop Romani Iconography scepters personifications cornucopias people Date 140–144 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.33 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised relief standing human figure holding long vertical staff hand shorter object figure profile wearing draped garment stands small raised base slightly irregular rim scattered surface marks scratches areas lighter darker grey tones hints silver background white.