Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. 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 her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription 'TR POT XV - COS IIII'. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications, rudders. Date: 151–152. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.17 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_065

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Imp Caes T Ael Hadr Antoninvs Avg Reverse Tranquillitas standing holding rudder right hand ears corn left Tr Pot Xv - Cos Iiii Iconography personifications rudders Date 151–152 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.17 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray surface showing engraved figure center draped holds long object vertically side faint suggestion another object extending outward coin's edge slightly irregular small nicks shallow chip surface scratches areas wear details faint colors visible dark gray lighter gray highlights metal catches light.