Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: ANTONIN S AVG PIVS PP TR P XIII; emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right. Pearl border. Reverse: C O S 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: 149–150 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_223

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26.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse Antonin S Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xiii emperor's head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Reverse C O S I I I naked genius Bonus Eventus stands turned left holding patera right hand ears corn left Date 149–150 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.93 g axis 180 degrees round worn object uneven edge showing carved standing humanlike figure low relief surface shallow incised marks small chips cracks visible colors include dark brown lighter brown highlights small areas grayish brown.