Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of the emperor 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 head of the emperor, thrones, lightning bolts; date c. 145–161; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 16.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_264

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Rights managed

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27.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.3in x 10.3in / 3102 x 3102 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP reverse winged lightning lies throne pulvinar legend COS · IIII iconography includes thrones lightning bolts date c 145–161 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round metallic object textured worn surface showing raised profile bearded figure relief object irregular edges tooling marks small darker bluish spots lower left edge subtle variations metal's sheen visible colors include silver-gray darker gray hints blue white background.