Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Coin (Roman Empire, 140–144). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: naked personification of Bonus Eventus stands left, holds a patera over an altar in his right hand and ears of corn in his left, inscription - EVENTVI; in the fields S - C. Coin diameter 27.0–27.5 mm, weight 11.45 g, axis 150°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_037

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Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Coin Roman Empire 140–144 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse naked personification Bonus Eventus stands left holds patera altar right hand ears corn inscription - EVENTVI fields S - C Coin diameter 27.0–27.5 mm weight 11.45 g axis 150° circular metal object worn surface showing standing human figure relief smaller raised shape near figure's feet irregular markings edge colors visible include brown dark gray hints green areas darker patina lighter exposed metal.