Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription A TONINVS AV - PIVS PP, II all around. Reverse: The emperor in a toga and veil stands left, holding a patera above a tripod with a bull lying behind it; in his left hand he holds a scroll, inscription VOTA SOL - DECENN II all around. 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_355

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Toninvs Av - Pivs Pp Ii Reverse toga veil stands left holding patera tripod bull lying left hand holds scroll 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° small round metallic object sits white background surface worn raised recessed areas forming image standing robed figure next short column pedestal uneven edges textured patina object displays shades grey silver darker tones recessed areas hints brownish discoloration background plain white.