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; episode LIB IIII, 145–161. Personifications: Liberalitas; iconography includes abacus and cornucopia. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_238

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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 episode LIB IIII 145–161 Personifications iconography includes Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 195° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised central figure standing holding objects hand surface areas wear scratches varied texture slight indentations metal predominantly gray darker gray tarnish subtle brownish tones spots background object plain white.