Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Tranquillitas standing right, holding a rudder in his right hand and ears of corn in his left, inscription TR POT XV – COS IIII. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications, rudders. Attributed date: 151–152. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.17 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_064

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Tranquillitas standing holding rudder right hand ears corn left inscription TR POT XV – COS IIII Iconography personifications rudders Attributed date 151–152 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.17 g axis 180° round metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear small scratches featuring raised profile person's head relief visible facial features short hair surrounded ring shallow raised marks rim small chips irregularities edge slight variations sheen across surface colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights faint silvery tones.