Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the 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. Diameter 15.0–16.0 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 15°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the 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. Diameter 15.0–16.0 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 15°.

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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 Diameter 15.0–16.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 15° round metallic object irregular edge small notch top showing worn surface shades gray silver surface displays rectangular recessed area textured markings inside circular raised marks left side object rough aged appearance darker gray areas recesses lighter silver highlights raised portions.

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