Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS all around; reverse: Felicitas (personification) stands to the right, holds a long caduceus in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, drapery through which she holds the corn, inscription III all around, in the fields SC. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 26.5–27.5 mm, weight 9.81 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_144

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Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS reverse Felicitas personification stands holds long caduceus right hand ears corn left drapery inscription III fields SC Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 26.5–27.5 mm weight 9.81 g axis 180 degrees round worn brown metal coin areas darker lighter brown small patches greenish patina showing faint raised figure standing center holding long vertical object hand shorter object draped element figure wearing short garment having legs head visible coin edge irregular slightly chipped places surface rough pitted texture uneven coloration.