Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 159–160. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, P XXII all around. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription PA- I AVG - COS IIII all around. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.47 g; axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_431

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 159–160 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG PIVS PP P Xxii Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand long scepter inscription PA- I AVG - COS IIII Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.47 g axis 210° single round metal coin worn surface showing raised profile person's head relief coin primarily dark gray lighter silver highlights metal polished various scratches nicks irregular edges small chips.