Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription A•TONINVS•AV•PIVS•PP•II. Reverse: The emperor in a toga and veil stands left, holding a patera above a tripod with a bull lying behind it, and a scroll in his left hand, inscription VOTA SOL•DECENN•II; episode COS IIII (158–159). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 14.0–15.0 mm, weight 2.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_354

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription A•TONINVS•AV•PIVS•PP•II Reverse toga veil stands left holding patera tripod bull lying scroll left hand inscription VOTA SOL•DECENN•II episode COS IIII 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 14.0–15.0 mm weight 2.25 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person wearing laurel- headpiece showing facial features hair details coin uneven edges areas darker lighter gray patina small brownish spots scratches across surface set plain white background.