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 TR P XXII'. Reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns and two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia), legend 'TEMPLVM DIV A, G REST', with inscription indicating COS IIII. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_361

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52.1Mb (1.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 G Rest inscription indicating Cos Iiii Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.50 g axis 195° round worn object irregular edge metallic dark gray showing lighter silvery highlights raised areas surface textured weathered look scratches small chips faint carved embossed shapes forming central rectangular motif arched element set plain white background.