Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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, inscription C O S - IIII. Date: 150–151. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium/function: Coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.60 g. Axis: 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_173

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XIIII Reverse Naked Genius stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand ears corn inscription C O S - IIII Date 150–151 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium function Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 2.60 g Axis 15 degrees round worn coin uneven edge showing raised simplified human figure standing center appearing face forward arm extended lowered surface coin textured shallow relief marks faint circular impressions primarily gray darker gray shadows slight lighter gray highlights small areas hint greenish patina edge.