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 TR P XI. Reverse: emperor in a toga standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand and a scroll in his left, inscription C OS - IIII. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_351

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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 TR P XI Reverse toga standing left holding patera tripod right hand scroll inscription C OS - IIII Date 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn surface irregular edges sits white background object silver-gray darker gray areas slight brownish discoloration showing raised outline standing human figure draped cloth facing small table pedestal small rounded marks shallow grooves rim.