Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns, a central statue (possibly of the Divine Augustus) and two flanking statues, legend AED · DIVI · AVG · REST, with COS IIII. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_283

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP Reverse facade temple eight columns central statue Divine Augustus two flanking statues legend AED · DIVI · AVG · REST Cos Iiii Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 30° single round coin worn relief profile person showing facial features short hairstyle coin surface textured aged irregular edges raised rim details background plain white visible colors shades gray silver coin background.