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 a throne (pulvinar), legend COS · IIII. Iconography: lightning above the throne; thrones; 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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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 a throne (pulvinar), legend COS · IIII. Iconography: lightning above the throne; thrones; 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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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 legend COS · IIII Iconography lightning thrones lightning bolts Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.93 g axis 180° worn round coin irregular edge sits white background coin metallic gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces showing engraved rectangular central motif flanked vertical elements semi-circular arch small raised marks shallow scratches across surface.

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