Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, legend ANTONINV – AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left, legend TR PO – – COS IIII. Iconography: Liberalitas (personification) with abacus and cornucopia. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 15°. References: episode LIB II, I, 145–161.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_213

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right legend ANTONINV – AVG PIVS PP Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia legend TR PO – – COS IIII Iconography personification Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.50 g axis 15° References episode LIB II I 145–161 round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right wearing laurel leaf- headpiece coin displays decorative raised rim textured background areas wear slight discoloration shades silver grey traces darker grey edges.