Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP. Reverse: winged lightning bolt lies on the throne (pulvinar), legend COS·III. Iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; thrones; lightning bolts. Date: 145–161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/object: coin. Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 3.40 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_267

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP Reverse winged lightning bolt lies throne pulvinar legend COS·III Iconography thrones lightning bolts Date 145–161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium object coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 3.40 g Axis 180° worn circular metallic object textured uneven surface showing raised profile person's head right-facing view facial features short curly hair headband wreath irregular edges surface scratches visible variations shading colors visible shades gray silver darker gray tonal variations.