Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius /
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This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius, of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at Rome in 139 AD
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, "Antoninus, emperor (Augustus), Pius, father of the nation." laureate head right
Reverse: TR P COS II, "High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time" sprinkler, jug, lituus and simpulum the emblems of the augurate and pontificate
A nice toned example in VF condition
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 138 - 161 AD (minted at Rome in 139 AD)
SIZE: 17.5mm diameter
WEIGHT: 3.37 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 45 var; RSC 835a, cf Sear 4113
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. London. The United Kingdom.
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Avon, United Kingdom