Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer; Janus (mythology), ancient deities; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing left, inscription ANTONINVS · AVG PIVS · PP around; reverse: Janus stands frontally, holds a long scepter in his right hand, rests his left on his hip, TR POT · COS III, in SC. fields; date: 140–144; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 26.5–27.0 mm; weight 10.25 g; axis 150 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_038

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Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Janus mythology ancient deities iconography head laurel wreath facing left inscription ANTONINVS · AVG PIVS · PP reverse stands frontally holds long scepter right hand rests hip Tr Pot · Cos Iii Sc fields date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 26.5–27.0 mm weight 10.25 g axis 150 degrees round worn coin raised profile person showing facial features hair details surface uneven texture pitted areas coin displays mix brown dark brown tones patches blackish patina lighter brown highlights background plain white.