Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXII; reverse: façade of a temple with eight columns and two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia), inscription TEMPLVM DIVI AVG R, in the section COS II; date: 158–159; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_335

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXII reverse façade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia inscription TEMPLVM DIVI AVG R section COS II date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 15° round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights faint brown spots surface embossed architectural motif resembling small building vertical columns triangular roof surrounded ring raised dots small raised marks.