Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PI, emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: ORTVNA PSECVENS, Fortuna facing left holding a patera and rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; under the line OS IIII. 158–159 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, weight 2.98 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_325

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse Antoninvs Avg Pi emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Ortvna Psecvens Fortuna left holding patera rudder right hand cornucopia left under line OS IIII 158–159 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.98 g axis 180° worn round metallic disc irregular scalloped edges showing mix dark gray silver dull metallic tones surface multiple raised recessed textured areas scratches pits layered ridges areas appearing smoother slightly shinier color palette includes shades gray muted black disc displays central raised region surrounded uneven relief fragmented outer rim chips notches.