Caption

Denarius of 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 XXIII; reverse: Roma seated left holding Victory in his outstretched right hand and a spear in his left, inscription RO, A - COS IIII; personifications: Roma, Victoria; attributes: spears; date: 159–160; culture: Roman Empire; place: Rome; medium: coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.67 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_438

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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 XXIII reverse Roma seated left holding Victory outstretched right hand spear inscription RO - Cos Iiii personifications Victoria attributes spears date 159–160 culture Roman Empire place Rome medium coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.67 g axis 0° round slightly irregular coin worn matte surface shades dark gray silver showing faint raised incised areas form outline seated figure surrounding decorative marks coin edge uneven small notch background plain white.