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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor 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/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180 degrees. Icons: 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 place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180 degrees Icons branches scepters personification personifications worn round object uneven edge shown white background displaying dark gray metallic surface lighter gray highlights areas rough texture object raised recessed irregular shapes suggesting embossed central figure surrounding patterns visible cracks chips rim slightly concave profile.