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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: scepters, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, personification Pax. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription N O INVS A G PIVS PP TRP XXIII. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription PACI A G COS IIII. Date: 159–160. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.07 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A68_413

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography scepters head laurel wreath personification Pax Obverse Head facing right inscription N O INVS G Pivs Pp Trp Xxiii Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter inscription PACI G Cos Iiii Date 159–160 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.07 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn dark gray surface raised profile bearded man wearing laurel headband coin's edge irregular slightly rough faint raised decorative elements portrait visible colors shades gray slightly lighter silvery highlights.