Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XX. Reverse: Pax (personification) standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription PACI AVG COS IIII. Date: 159–160. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Materials/style: coinage. Diameter: 16.0–17.0 mm. Weight: 2.90 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_427

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XX Reverse Pax personification standing left holding branch right hand long scepter left inscription PACI AVG COS IIII Date 159–160 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin Materials style coinage Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm Weight 2.90 g Axis 180 degrees small round metallic object worn raised profile person's head relief side showing facial features hair short beard surrounded raised rim faint decorative marks object dark gray silver uneven patina slight corrosion background plain white.