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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Pietas standing to the right, right hand lowered holding a fawn by the neck, left hand holding a bowl of fruit above an altar, inscription TR POT XV - OS IIII. Iconography: fawns, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, animals, bowls, fruits, personifications, altars, Pietas. Date: 151–152. Period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.45 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Pietas standing right hand lowered holding fawn neck left hand holding bowl fruit altar inscription TR POT XV - OS IIII Iconography fawns head animals bowls fruits personifications altars Pietas Date 151–152 Period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.45 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn rough surface dark gray color object raised vertical form resembling standing figure shorter rectangular raised shape beside lighter gray tones darker background edges irregular slightly darker areas smoother shinier gray highlights surface displays textured pitting scratches various shades gray.