Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issued 157–158. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'AV? IVS PP IMP II' (legend letters as given). Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left, inscription 'TR POT XXI – C – COS III' (legend letters as given). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin, diameter 16.0 mm, weight 2.78 g, axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_324

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issued 157–158 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Av Ivs Pp Imp Ii legend letters given Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia Tr Pot Xxi – C – Cos Iii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 2.78 g axis 210° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised central figure profile several surrounding raised shapes patterns object primarily dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas set plain white background.