Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: Facade of a temple with eight columns, central statue (possibly of the Divine Augustus) flanked by two statues, inscription AED · DIVI · AVG · REST and legend 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_284

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP Reverse Facade temple eight columns central statue Divine Augustus flanked two statues inscription AED · DIVI · AVG · REST legend COS IIII Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 30° worn round metal coin gray slightly uneven surface showing raised rectangular architectural motif vertical elements center irregularities coin edge colors visible include shades darker gray.