Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: winged lightning (lightning bolt with wings) lies on a throne (pulvinar), legend COS · IIII. Iconography: head of Antoninus Pius, thrones, lightning bolts. Date: 145–161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_265

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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 lightning bolt wings lies throne pulvinar legend COS · IIII Iconography thrones lightning bolts Date 145–161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round metallic coin raised central square structure vertical posts draped cloth- element faint decorative ridges top base coin surface wear small pits tiny greenish-blue spots metal colors visible silver-gray touches greenish-blue background white.