Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII — emperor's head in a laurel wreath right. Pearl border. Reverse: C O S I I I I — naked genius (Bonus Eventus) stands turned left, holding a patera in his right hand and ears of corn in his left. Pearl border. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.34 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_219

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xii emperor's head laurel wreath right Pearl border Reverse C O S I I I I naked genius Bonus Eventus stands turned left holding patera right hand ears corn left Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.34 g axis 180° circular worn metal object dull gray-brown surface showing irregular edges small chips featuring faint raised outline standing human figure center holding indistinct object hand draped element surface subtle areas darker lighter gray tiny patches greenish corrosion near rim texture scratches pitting.