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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P, I' all around. Reverse: Fortuna standing right; in her right hand she holds a long rudder leaning against a globe, in her left hand she holds a horn of plenty, inscription 'COS - III' all around. Iconography: personifications, Fortuna, horns of plenty, rudders. Date: 152–153 CE. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions/weight: diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_075

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P I Reverse Fortuna standing right hand holds long rudder leaning globe left hand horn plenty Cos - Iii Iconography personifications horns rudders Date 152–153 Ce Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions weight diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin dark gray charcoal surface showing irregular edges shallow indistinct raised areas suggest faint eroded design subtle variations gray tones lighter gray highlights raised portions slightly darker gray recessed areas set white background.