Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend TONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns, with a central statue (possibly Divine Augustus) and two statues at the sides, legend TEMPLVM · D • REST; control marks S · IIII. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_290

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend TONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP Reverse facade temple eight columns central statue Divine Augustus two statues sides legend TEMPLVM · D • REST control marks S · Iiii Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 210° round metal coin worn surface sits white background coin silver-gray darker gray areas tarnish wear shallow engraved lines ridges suggesting central raised design circular border irregular edges small chip side.