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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 VS PP TR P XVIII. Reverse: Fortuna standing right; in her right hand she holds a long rudder leaning against a globe, in her left hand a cornucopia; inscription S - IIII. Iconography: Fortuna (personification), globe (attribute), horns of plenty, rudders, personifications; Antoninus Pius — iconography. Date: 154–155. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_138

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG VS PP TR P XVIII Reverse Fortuna standing right hand holds long rudder leaning globe left hand cornucopia inscription S - IIII Iconography personification attribute horns plenty rudders personifications iconography Date 154–155 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 180 degrees round dark gray coin- object worn surface faint raised outline standing human figure holding long thin object hand edges slightly irregular surface subtle variations shading lighter gray highlights darker gray recesses.