Caption

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, II around. Reverse: Naked Genius stands frontally with head turned left, holding a patera in his right hand and ears of corn in his left; II around. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications, paterae, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, Genius (personification). Date: 150–151. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_213

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P Ii Reverse Naked Genius stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand ears corn Iconography personifications paterae emperor Genius personification Date 150–151 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180 degrees worn round dark gray object uneven edge surface scratches featuring shallow raised outline standing human- figure center background white empty space surrounding object.