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Denarius (hybrid), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Iconography: personifications, flowers, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, Spes. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG—PIVS P P TR P XII (all around). Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription COS III (style reading O-S-I I all around), dated after 148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_280

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Keywords

Denarius hybrid Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Iconography personifications flowers head laurel wreath Spes Obverse Head facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG Pivs P P Tr P Xii Reverse walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe inscription COS III style reading O-S-I I dated 148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° worn round metal coin uneven edge showing raised central figure relief several irregular dents chips rim surface matte metallic gray color slightly darker gray recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions small circular indentation near edge.