Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PI, S PP TR P XXIII — emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: OS IIII — Fortuna stands facing right, holding a rudder resting on a sphere in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border. 159–160 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin, weight 3.03 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_340

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pi S Pp Tr P Xxiii emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Os Iiii Fortuna stands holding rudder resting sphere right hand cornucopia left 159–160 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.03 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge several small chips showing slightly raised weathered relief standing human figure holding long thin object hand curved object figure surrounding area sunken soft contours surface scratches coin primarily grayish-brown darker brown areas hints green patina edge background plain white.