Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP, II all around. Reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns and two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia), legend MPLVM DIV AVG REST all around; episode inscription OS IIII., 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_352

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP Ii Reverse facade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia legend MPLVM DIV AVG REST episode inscription OS IIII 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0 degrees round metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear patina featuring raised profile person's head visible facial features short hair surrounded rim embossed elements background plain white coin displays irregular edges minor surface scratches.