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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI; pearl border. Reverse: Fortuna standing facing right, holding a rudder on a ball in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; inscription CO IIII. Date c. 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Silver coin; weight 3.23 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_247

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI pearl border Reverse Fortuna standing holding rudder ball right hand cornucopia left inscription CO IIII Date c 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin weight 3.23 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin irregular edge showing raised profile person's head coin's surface textured scratches worn areas Colors visible include silver-gray darker gray patches blackish tarnish slightly lighter gray highlights raised details portrait visible hair texture facial contours decorative raised elements rim background coin plain white.