Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: emperor in a toga standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a scroll in his left, inscription LIBERALIT - AS - VII COS IIII. Date: 153–154. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_283

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52.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII Reverse toga standing left holding abacus right hand scroll inscription LIBERALIT - - Vii Cos Iiii Date 153–154 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° circular metallic coin mostly gray dark silver surface showing wear slight tarnish center raised worn relief standing human figure slightly side visible drapery long garment extended arm coin edge irregular small nicks dents surrounding figure ring raised marks rim.