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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XII'; reverse: emperor in toga standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand and a scroll in his left, inscription 'C OS - IIII'; iconography includes emperor before an altar, paterae, tripod, scrolls; date 148–149; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_438

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xii reverse toga standing left holding patera tripod right hand scroll C Os - Iiii iconography includes altar paterae scrolls date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge raised profile person's head relief detailed hair laurel headband surrounding surface raised decorative inscribed marks rim visible colors shades gray silver darker gray shadows.