Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II'. Reverse: Ceres veiled, seated to the left, holding a torch in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, legend '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

Reference

LZT26A69_045

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Rights managed

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

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Imp Ii Reverse Ceres veiled seated left holding torch right hand ears corn 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 worn dark gray surface showing raised outline seated human figure holding upright object object irregular edges small chips dents areas lighter gray metal catches light.