Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription AN AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Ceres in a veil seated to the left, holding a torch in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscriptions RP IX C S IIII. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Material/object type: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_489

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39.9Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription Avg Pivs Pp Imp Ii Reverse Ceres veil seated left holding torch right hand ears corn inscriptions RP IX C S IIII Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Material object type coin Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.88 g axis 15° worn round object uneven edge photographed white background dark gray black tones surface raised shallow relief forming rough outline seated figure shape additional abstract lines textured areas lighter gray highlights raised portions darker gray shadows recessed areas.