Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 160–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, legend IETATI AVG COS IIII. Roman Empire; Rome. Silver coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.65 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_066

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 160–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII Reverse Pietas standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides legend IETATI AVG COS IIII Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.65 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised profile person's head relief surrounded incised border short raised marks metal subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas object set plain white background.