Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 145–161. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to right, legend 'A[NT]ONINVS AVG PIVS PP' all around. Reverse: winged lightning bolt lies on a throne (pulvinar), legend 'COS IIII' all around; iconography includes lightning above the throne, thrones, and lightning bolts. Coin (Roman, Rome): diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_260

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 145–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend A Nt Oninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse winged lightning bolt lies throne pulvinar Cos Iiii iconography includes lightning thrones lightning bolts Coin Rome diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round metallic coin raised profile man facing showing facial hair hair coin surface silver-gray darker gray shadows slight wear ring raised decorative marks edge background white.