Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR P COS IIII. Reverse: Apollo stands frontally with head turned left, holding a patera in his right hand and a lyre in his left, in SC. Date: 145–161. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object: coin. Materials/measurements: diameter 25.0–26.5 mm, weight 11.60 g, axis 30°. Subjects/icons: ancient deities (Apollo), Antoninus Pius iconography, lyre, patera.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_334

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Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR P COS IIII Reverse Apollo stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lyre Sc Date 145–161 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object coin Materials measurements diameter 25.0–26.5 mm weight 11.60 g axis 30° Subjects icons ancient deities Antoninus Pius iconography round weathered object rough pitted surface showing mix green brown colors irregular edge faint raised areas suggesting worn relief patterns across face.