Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG S P P 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/period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Diameter: 16.0–17.0 mm. Weight: 2.90 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_174

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG S P P 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 period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm Weight 2.90 g Axis 180° worn circular metallic object dark gray surface showing raised profile bearded human face side view face detailed hair wreath headband surrounding edge object irregular textured visible colors shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.