Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; inscription ANTONINV–AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Liberalitas stands left, holding an abacus in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left; inscription TR P O–, – COS IIII. Iconography: Liberalitas (personification) with abacus and cornucopia. Episode LIB II, I, 145–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_214

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right inscription ANTONINV–AVG PIVS PP Reverse Liberalitas stands left holding abacus right hand cornucopia inscription TR P O– – Cos Iiii Iconography personification Episode LIB II I 145–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.50 g axis 15° circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits plain white background surface raised central figure robed person standing object hand visible folds vertical lines small irregular marks shallow indentations rim metal silvery-gray areas darker gray patina slight variations sheen.