Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'NINVS' (all around). Reverse: Facade of a temple with eight columns, a central statue (possibly Divine Augustus) and two statues at the sides, inscription 'EMPLVM DIV AVG R' (all around); additional legend 'OS IIII.' Date: 145–161. Culture/Period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.83 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_285

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Ninvs Reverse Facade temple eight columns central statue Divine Augustus two statues sides Emplvm Div Avg R additional legend Os Iiii Date 145–161 Culture Period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.83 g axis 180° single worn circular object resembling coin sits plain white background uneven textured surface visible scratches dents shades gray dark silver darker brownish-gray patches faint raised recessed areas suggest eroded profile figure face coin’s edge irregular slightly rough.