Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'A[NTONINVS] AVG PIVS PP' (all around). Reverse: winged lightning bolt lies on a throne (pulvinar), legend 'COS IIII' (all around). Iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; lightning bolts; throne. Date: 145–161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.5 mm. Weight: 3.20 g. Axis: 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_261

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend A Ntoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse winged lightning bolt lies throne pulvinar Cos Iiii Iconography lightning bolts Date 145–161 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin denarius Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 3.20 g Axis 0 degrees circular metallic object worn uneven edge featuring raised recessed areas shown white background object central design resembles rectangular frame vertical horizontal bars draped element inside frame several small dots short lines near edge surface scratches areas wear visible colors various shades gray silver darker gray patina lighter silver highlights raised details.