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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; subject: Roman deities—Ceres (mythology) with ears of corn; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription NTONINVS 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, inscription TR POT XIX - COS IIII; date: 155–156; place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); object type: coin (denarius); dimensions: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_492

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer subject Roman deities Ceres mythology ears corn obverse head laurel wreath right inscription NTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II reverse veil seated left holding torch right hand inscription TR POT XIX - COS IIII date 155–156 place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 object type coin denarius dimensions diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person facing facial features hair details visible object irregular edges small chips visible colors shades gray dark gray white background.