Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: winged lightning lies on the throne (pulvinar), legend 'COS IIII'. Iconography includes lightning above the throne and lightning bolts. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.93 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_256

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse winged lightning lies throne pulvinar Cos Iiii Iconography includes lightning lightning bolts Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.93 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person facing visible facial features stylized head decoration surface textured wear shallow relief details object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight brownish discoloration spots.