Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXIII'. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, legend 'PA[?] I AVG COS IIII'. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter ca. 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_418

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Trp Xxiii Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter Pa I Avg Cos Iiii Date 159–160 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter ca 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised standing human figure draped clothing long staff hand extending coin edge irregular relief includes series raised marks perimeter visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights.