Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's bust wearing a laurel wreath, right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: LIBERALITAS — personification of Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; inscription LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII. Pearl border. Date ca. 153–154 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin, weight 3.56 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A50_274

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's bust wearing laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVII Reverse Liberalitas personification standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia inscription LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII Pearl border Date ca 153–154 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin weight 3.56 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised figure profile standing draped garment arm raised object coin uneven edges areas discoloration greenish spots darker tarnish visible raised markings perimeter visible colors include silver-gray dark gray green hints brown.