Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription I P CAES T AEL HADR AN - ONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Pietas stands to the right; with his right hand lowered he holds a fawn by the neck, in his left hand he holds a bowl of fruit above an altar, inscription TR POT XIIII - CO S IIII. Legend section: PIETA. Date: 150–151. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_193

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription I P CAES T AEL HADR - Oninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Pietas stands right hand lowered holds fawn neck left hand bowl fruit altar inscription TR POT XIIII - CO S IIII Legend section Pieta Date 150–151 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile man's head wearing short hair beard coin irregular edge small nicks visible split bottom ring raised worn decorative elements portrait visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas brownish patina.