Rare denarius from the initial period of Antoninus reign, with all his titles.
Roman Imperial
Antoninus Pius (138-161), Denarius 138-139, Rome mint
Obverse: laureate head right
IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS
Reverse: sacrificial implements: knife, aspergillum, jug, lituus, simpulum
AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II
Weight 3,06 g.
The legend of the presented denarius begins on the obverse, but also continues on the reverse. At the beginning of his reign, Antoninus refers to the trio nomine of his adoptive father, Hadrian. This denarius was minted after the consecration of Hadrian, for whom Antoninus was awarded the title Pontifex Maximus.
