Caption

Denarius (hybrid, subaerate) of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare to the right, legend 'TONINVS AVG PI, S PP TR PC' around. Reverse: Sacred implements from the left — knife (secespita), aspergillum, jug (capis), crosier staff (lituus), and scoop (simpulum), legend 'AVG PIVS, II' around. After 140. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.72 g; axis 210°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_214

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (2.7Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hybrid subaerate Antoninus Pius r 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare right legend Toninvs Avg Pi S Pp Tr Pc Reverse Sacred implements left knife secespita aspergillum jug capis crosier staff lituus scoop simpulum Avg Pivs Ii 140 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.72 g axis 210° circular metallic object worn uneven edges showing raised profile person relief center surface displays pitting scratches irregular texture areas darker tarnish small patches reddish-brown discoloration visible colors include silver-gray dark gray brown reddish-brown.