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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — iconography: branches, scepters, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, Pax (personification). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XX all around. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription PACI AVG COS IIII all around. Date: 159–160. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_434

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography branches scepters personifications head laurel wreath Pax personification Obverse Head facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XX Reverse standing left holding branch right hand long scepter inscription PACI AVG COS IIII Date 159–160 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° single round coin worn dark gray metallic surface occupies center white background raised worn figure standing middle holding long vertical object smaller object faint decorative shapes irregular edges rim.