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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: personifications; iconography: Antoninus Pius and Fortuna. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI'. Reverse: Fortuna standing right, holding a long rudder resting against a globe in her right hand and a horn of plenty in her left, legend 'COS -, II'. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.86 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_078

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications iconography Fortuna Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse standing holding long rudder resting globe right hand horn plenty left Cos - Ii Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.86 g axis 180° round metallic object worn raised profile human head relief shown side view surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle shadowing recessed parts rim slightly irregular edge small notch background white.