Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Silver coin, weight 3.06 g, minted 154–155, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Obverse: ANTONINVS, S P P TR P XVIII — Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: C O S IIII — Fortuna stands facing right, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left. Iconography: imperial busts; Fortuna (personification) with rudder and cornucopia.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_288

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Silver coin weight 3.06 g minted 154–155 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Obverse Antoninvs S P P Tr P Xviii Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse C O S Iiii Fortuna stands holding rudder right hand cornucopia left Iconography imperial busts Fortuna personification worn circular metal object irregular edge showing raised central area two elongated vertical raised shapes faint surrounding shallow markings surface uneven scratched small chips dents near rim small spots green corrosion visible colors gray dark gray silver brownish-gray green.