Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head laureate, right; inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI', pearl border. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding a patera and a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; inscription 'ORTVNA PSECVENS' (or ORTVNA PSEQUENS) with control mark 'OS IIII' beneath the line. Roman, 158–159 CE. Silver coin, weight 2.98 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_326

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laureate right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi pearl border Reverse Fortuna standing left holding patera rudder right hand cornucopia Ortvna Psecvens Ortvna Psequens control mark Os Iiii beneath line 158–159 Ce Silver coin weight 2.98 g axis 180° circular metallic object irregular scalloped edge shown white background featuring engraved outline standing human figure holding object hand another object visible wear shallow scratches across dark gray surface lighter silvery highlights raised areas edges.