Caption

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

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LZT26A68_416

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV Vs Pp Rp Xxii Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter inscription PACI G - Cos Ii Iconography branches scepters personifications Date 159–160 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° round metallic object irregular edge sits white background surface dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas slightly darker patina object raised worn relief standing human figure draped long garment long staff hand arm extended relief includes subtle folds clothing suggestion hair head covering figure textured wear small pits uneven rim notches edge.