Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 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, legend TR POT XIIII - CO S IIII. Inscription/section: PIETA, 150–151. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_194

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend I P CAES T AEL HADR - Oninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Pietas stands right hand lowered holds fawn neck left hand bowl fruit altar legend TR POT XIIII - CO S IIII Inscription section Pieta 150–151 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object dark gray surface lighter worn highlights showing engraved standing figure center draped flowing clothing positioned beside short vertical column object displays raised decorative edges irregular rim indents several small chips cracks perimeter scattered shallow scratches worn areas across face tones gray silver darker charcoal.