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    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius / Piety

    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius / Piety

    $200 (approx conversion from £155)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius, of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at Rome between 150 - 151 AD 

    Obverse:  IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus), father of the nation"  laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder.

    Reverse: TR POT XIIII COS IIII, "Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fourth time" Pietas, draped, standing front, by altar, looking right, holding forelegs of a standing hind with right hand, and dish of fruit; lighted altar right. PIETAS below

    A nice toned example with a good portrait

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 138 - 161 AD (minted at Rome in 150 - 151 AD)

    SIZE: 17.9mm diameter

    WEIGHT:  2.87 grams

    ATTRIBUTION:  RIC 201var (bust type); BMCRE 735var (ditto); RSC 616var (ditto).

    PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11807 (AB-65769)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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