Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXII'. Reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns and two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia), legend 'TEMPLVM DIV A, EST' and episode inscription 'COS IIII.' Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_359

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xxii Reverse facade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia Templvm Div A Est episode inscription Cos Iiii Date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 15° circular metallic object worn irregular edge showing several chips dents surface predominantly gray darker lighter patches embossed design small rectangular building vertical columns triangular roof visible center faint raised decorative elements radiating marks near top building metal slightly tarnished uneven texture subtle shadowing emphasizes relief.