Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Coin depicting head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; obverse inscription NTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII; reverse shows an elephant walking to the right with inscription MVNIFICENTIA AVG and COS IIII / SC in exergue. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 26.0–26.5 mm, weight 12.52 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_154

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Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Coin depicting head laurel wreath obverse inscription NTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII reverse elephant walking right inscription MVNIFICENTIA AVG Cos Iiii Sc exergue Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome diameter 26.0–26.5 mm weight 12.52 g axis 180° round worn metal object dark brown greenish patina showing embossed outline elephant profile surface irregular edges textured raised areas perimeter visible colors include green hints black.