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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS' all around; reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'COS III · DES IIII' all around. Date: 144. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin. Measurements: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.30 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_075

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia Cos Iii · Des Iiii Date 144 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin Measurements diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.30 g axis 180° round worn metal coin weathered surface showing raised indistinct figure standing center figure elongated vertical shape suggestion limbs taller form beside shallow irregular markings perimeter coin's color gray darker lighter silver-gray variations areas subtle brownish tarnish background plain white.