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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AV...VS PP, RP XXII around. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, legend PACI G—COS II around. Iconography: branches, scepters, personifications; maker/issuer: Antoninus Pius. Date: 159–160. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 180°.

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AV...VS PP Rp Xxii Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter legend PACI G Cos Ii Iconography branches scepters personifications maker issuer Date 159–160 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile bearded man's head ornate hair textured surface shallow relief details slight dents irregularities visible tones gray silver dark gray hints black.