Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issued 145–161. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P'. Reverse: winged lightning lies on the throne (pulvinar), lightning above the throne, legend 'COS'. Iconography includes lightning bolts, thrones. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_266

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issued 145–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs P Reverse winged lightning lies throne pulvinar lightning Cos Iconography includes bolts thrones Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface shades gray silver displaying faint square-shaped raised area center shallow linear impressions scratches across face darker gray slight greenish discoloration places edges.