Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend NINVS (sic). Reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns, a central statue (possibly of Divine Augustus) and two flanking statues, legend EMPLVM DIV AVG R; additional inscription OS IIII. Dated 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.83 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_286

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend NINVS sic Reverse facade temple eight columns central statue Divine Augustus two flanking statues legend EMPLVM DIV AVG R additional inscription OS IIII Dated 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.83 g axis 180° old circular metal coin worn uneven surface showing embossed rectangular building- design vertical elements triangular pediment appearing shades gray dark gray patches lighter gray subtle brownish tones photographed plain white background.