Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius / Thunderbolt
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About this item
This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius, of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at Rome in 145 - 161 AD
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, "Antoninus, emperor, Pius, father of the nation" laureate head right
Reverse: COS IIII, "Consul for the fourth time" Thunderbolt on a decorated altar
A nice toned example in VF condition
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 138 - 161 AD (minted at Rome in 145 - 161 AD)
SIZE: 17.3mm diameter
WEIGHT: 3.3 grams
ATTRIBUTION: (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 4079 RIC 137, RSC 345, BMC 536
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. London.
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Avon, United Kingdom