Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS PP' all around. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'CO S III - DES IIII' all around. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; Pax (personification), personifications, branches, cornucopias. Roman Empire, Rome; coin. Diameter 15.5–17.0 mm; weight 3.40 g; axis 180°. Date: 144.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_073

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44.2Mb (2.1Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3932 x 3932 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs - Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia Co S Iii - Des Iiii Iconography personification personifications branches cornucopias Roman Empire Rome coin Diameter 15.5–17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° Date 144 small round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface sits white background object raised relief standing human figure draped flowing garments arm extended long vertical staff several irregular raised marks shapes suggesting worn decorative details varied texture smoother rougher areas slightly irregular edges.