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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription INVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II; Reverse: Ceres veiled and seated left, holding a torch in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription R POT XIX - COS III. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_491

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription INVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Ceres veiled seated left holding torch right hand ears corn left inscription R POT XIX - COS III Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° round metallic object dark gray surface sits white background object uneven edge slightly worn texture raised relief depicting seated figure next small block- shape vertical element showing areas lighter gray highlighting raised details shadowed darker gray recessed areas.