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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's bust right; inscription IMP T AEL CAES HA DR ANTONINVS. Reverse: Fortuna facing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; inscription AVG PIVS PM TR P COS II. Iconography: imperial bust; Fortuna with cornucopia and rudder. Date: 139. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.79 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_154

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's bust right inscription IMP T AEL CAES HA DR ANTONINVS Reverse Fortuna facing left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left inscription AVG PIVS PM TR P COS II Iconography imperial bust Fortuna Date 139 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.79 g axis 180° worn metallic coin tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised depiction standing robed figure long staff spear hand curved object faces slightly viewer's left coin edge irregular small chips nicks areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights faint raised decorative shapes worn relief details background mostly flat uneven texture visible colors silver-gray dark gray lighter silvery highlights.