Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - IVS PP TR P XXII. Reverse: emperor in toga and veil standing left, holding a patera in his right hand raised above a tripod (behind which lies a bull) and a scroll in his left hand, legend VOTA SOL - DEC II; episode COS IIII, dated 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - IVS PP TR P XXII. Reverse: emperor in toga and veil standing left, holding a patera in his right hand raised above a tripod (behind which lies a bull) and a scroll in his left hand, legend VOTA SOL - DEC II; episode COS IIII, dated 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - IVS PP TR P XXII Reverse toga veil standing left holding patera right hand raised tripod lies bull scroll left hand legend VOTA SOL - DEC II episode COS IIII dated 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin displayed white background showing raised profile bearded figure surrounded raised border worn decorative markings dark gray lighter gray highlights areas shadow background white.

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