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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII'; reverse: Pietas standing left holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, inscription 'PIETATI AVG COS IIII'; iconography includes personifications and children. Date: 160–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.65 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xxiiii reverse Pietas standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides Pietati Avg Cos Iiii iconography includes personifications children Date 160–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.65 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray surface showing worn raised details irregular edges centered white background object displays outlines standing human- figures relief small shapes them subtle scratches variations shading across surface creating lighter darker gray areas.