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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; subject: personifications—Genius (personification) holding cornucopia and scepter; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III'; reverse: Genius of the Roman People standing frontally, head turned right, holding a long scepter in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend 'GENIVS - POP ROMANI'; date: 140–144; place: Rome, Roman Empire; object type: coin (denarius); dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.32 g; axis: 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_417

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer subject personifications Genius personification holding cornucopia scepter obverse head Antoninus Pius uncovered right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Cos Iii reverse Roman People standing frontally head turned right holding long scepter right hand cornucopia left Genivs - Pop Romani date 140–144 place Rome Roman Empire object type coin denarius dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.32 g axis 210° worn metallic coin profile portrait bearded man facing coin surface scratches irregular edges small chips raised border portrait Colors visible include silver gray darker gray tones.