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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 'ONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXIII'. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription 'P I AVG - COS II'. Date: 159–160. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: Coin. Dimensions: diameters 16.5 mm and 17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180 degrees. Subjects/iconography: branches, scepters, Pax (personification), personifications.

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Oninvs Avg Pivs Pp Trp Xxiii Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter P I Avg - Cos Ii Date 159–160 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium Coin Dimensions diameters 16.5 mm 17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180 degrees Subjects iconography branches scepters personification personifications round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person center object irregular edges faint raised decorative elements perimeter Visible colors include shades gray silver dark gray.