Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath, facing right, inscription IMP CAE AEL HADR ANTONINVS P P. Reverse: Pietas standing right; with right hand lowered she holds a fawn by the neck, in her left hand she holds a bowl of fruit above an altar, inscription TR POT XIIII COS IIII; legend PIETAS. Rome, 150–151 CE. Roman Empire. Silver coin; diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_195

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 Obverse head emperor wearing laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAE AEL HADR ANTONINVS P P Reverse Pietas standing right right hand lowered holds fawn neck left hand bowl fruit altar inscription TR POT XIIII COS IIII legend PIETAS Rome 150–151 Ce Roman Empire Silver coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 195° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded male facing hair tied back laurel ribbon- band object irregular edge small chips cracks textured patina shades silver gray darker gray areas slight brownish discoloration.