Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 148–149. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Reverse: naked Genius standing frontally with head turned left, holding a patera in his right hand and ears of corn in his left, inscription C OS IIII. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_431

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 148–149 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse naked Genius standing frontally turned left holding patera right hand ears corn inscription C OS IIII Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 210° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile man's head short hair beard surrounded raised rim evenly spaced raised marks edge metal gray darker lighter gray areas small darker spots background plain white.