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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIV, P TRP XXIII all around; reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription PACI AVG - COS IIII all around. Date: 159–160. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: silver coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.60 g; axis 180°. Iconography: branches, scepters, personifications.

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LZT26A68_419

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIV P Trp Xxiii reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter left inscription PACI AVG - COS IIII Date 159–160 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium silver coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° Iconography branches scepters personifications round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised profile bearded man's facing right surrounded ring raised marks edge variations texture smoother rougher areas visible crack near lower edge background plain white.