Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; 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; iconography: branches, personifications, scepters; date: 159–160; culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome; medium: coin; 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_428

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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 iconography branches personifications scepters date 159–160 culture place Roman Empire Rome medium coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180 degrees round dark gray metal coin uneven edge shown white background coin's surface worn textures raised central figure standing person holding long vertical object raised decorative elements figure subtle variations lighter darker gray metal.