Caption

Denarius; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Ceres veiled, seated left, holding a torch in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription TR POT XX COS IIII. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_044

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52.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Ceres veiled seated left holding torch right hand ears corn left inscription TR POT XX COS IIII Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray surface showing raised profile man's head facing right short hair laurel leafy headpiece beard object worn indented edges subtle surface scratches highlights visible colors shades gray silver.