Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II'. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a twig in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend 'R POT XIX - COS IIII'. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.80 g. Axis: 180 degrees. Iconography: twigs; personifications; Pax; cornucopias.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_003

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Imp Ii Reverse Pax standing left holding twig right hand cornucopia R Pot Xix - Cos Iiii Date 155–156 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 2.80 g Axis 180 degrees Iconography twigs personifications cornucopias small round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background object primarily gray darker lighter gray areas faint raised design standing human figure holding staff branch irregular shapes curved lines figure suggesting decorative elements surface scratches dents areas wear.