Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to right, legend TONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP. Reverse: winged lightning bolt lies on the throne (pulvinar), legend COS·I. Iconography: head of Antoninus Pius, thrones, lightning bolt. Date: 145–161, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameters 15.0 mm and 16.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_271

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27.5Mb (1.8Mb) / 10.3in x 10.3in / 3102 x 3102 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend TONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP Reverse winged lightning bolt lies throne pulvinar legend COS·I Iconography thrones lightning bolt Date 145–161 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameters 15.0 mm 16.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 15° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile person's head right-facing orientation visible facial features hair details surface scratches dents textured areas indicating wear object mostly silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces background plain white.