Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to right, legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR A NINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, legend TR P O T XIIII - COS IIII; episode PAX, dated 150–151. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.72 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_191

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR Ninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter legend TR P O T XIIII - COS IIII episode PAX dated 150–151 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.72 g axis 180° dark circular coin uneven edge sits white background coin mostly black dark gray subtle brownish tones raised profile person's head facing worn facial hair details surrounded band raised markings rim surface textured small pits scratches shallow raised areas.