Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) facing right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F'. Reverse: Honos (personification) standing left, holding a twig/branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'COS I I'. Silver coin, 145–147 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; weight 2.87 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_474

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius heir throne facing right inscription Avrelivs Cae Sar Avg Pii F Reverse Honos personification standing left holding twig branch right hand cornucopia left Cos I I Silver coin 145–147 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 2.87 g axis 180° round worn coin irregular edge mostly brown gray color showing raised central figure elongated vertical outstretched arms surface lighter darker brown patches small worn spots background coin white.