Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend TR POT COS IIII (or similar). Iconography: Liberalitas (personification), cornucopia. Date/style: Roman Empire, 145–161 CE. Medium/function: coin. Diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_233

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia legend TR POT COS IIII Iconography personification Date style Roman Empire 145–161 Ce Medium function coin Diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 210° round metallic shown white background raised profile head featuring laurel headpiece detailed facial contours coin's surface silver-gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised portions showing wear marks small scratches chips edge series raised decorative shapes encircle parts coin edge slightly irregular notches visible crack.