Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XIIII'. Reverse: Naked Genius stands frontally with head turned left, holding a patera in his right hand and ears of corn in his left, legend 'C O S - IIII'. Date: 150–151. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 15°.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XIIII'. Reverse: Naked Genius stands frontally with head turned left, holding a patera in his right hand and ears of corn in his left, legend 'C O S - IIII'. Date: 150–151. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 15°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xiiii Reverse Naked Genius stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand ears corn C O S - Iiii Date 150–151 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function Coin Measurements diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 15° round metallic coin worn dark silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man textured hair coin uneven slightly irregular edges faint decorative raised ridges perimeter subtle highlights shadows accentuating relief.

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