Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - IVS PP TR P XXII. Reverse: Emperor in toga and veil standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand with a bull lying behind the tripod, and a scroll in his left hand, legend VOTA SOL - DEC II. Issue date COS IIII, 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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 a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - IVS PP TR P XXII. Reverse: Emperor in toga and veil standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand with a bull lying behind the tripod, and a scroll in his left hand, legend VOTA SOL - DEC II. Issue date COS IIII, 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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 Emperor toga veil standing left holding patera tripod right hand bull lying scroll left hand legend VOTA SOL - DEC II Issue date COS IIII 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray surface sits white background coin raised weathered figure center appearing upright outstretched arm surrounded faint rim details irregular edges surface displays scratches subtle variations gray tones.

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