Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reign 138–161 CE). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP. Reverse: Personification of Italy seated on a globe facing left, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription TR • POT • COS • III and legend ending LIA. Date: 140–144 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.51 g, axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_440

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reign 138–161 CE Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP Reverse Personification Italy seated globe left holding cornucopia right hand scepter inscription TR • POT • COS • III legend ending Lia Date 140–144 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.51 g axis 225° circular metal coin worn uneven edge showing raised seated figure profile holding object surrounding area rendered low-relief visible tool marks wear coin surface displays varying tones gray silver darker patina recessed areas slight brownish discoloration places background coin plain white.