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 TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Pietas stands left, rests her hands on the heads of children standing next to her, inscription R POT XIX - OS IIII. Date: 155–156. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_007

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Pietas stands left rests hands heads children standing next inscription R POT XIX - OS IIII Date 155–156 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray surface shown white background coin's surface rough textures shallow indistinct raised shapes suggesting central elongated figure surrounding irregular marks areas lighter gray highlighting worn ridges edges.