Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription HADR ANTONINVS all around. Reverse: Pietas stands to the right; with his right hand lowered he holds a fawn by the neck, in his left hand he holds a bowl of fruit above an altar, inscription TR P O, XV - III all around, in the section PIETAS 151–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.01 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_219

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription HADR ANTONINVS Reverse Pietas stands right hand lowered holds fawn neck left hand bowl fruit altar inscription TR P O Xv - Iii section PIETAS 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.01 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray silver surface showing uneven texture shallow relief features central vertical raised figure shape surrounding irregular marks contoured edges object areas lighter silver highlights darker gray shadows across surface background plain white.