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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: personifications — Liberalitas with abacus and cornucopia. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS · AVG P[IVS] · P[ATER] · P[ATRIAE]. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend TR · P[OTESTAS] · COS IIII; episode LIB IIII, 145–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_248

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications Liberalitas abacus cornucopia Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS · AVG P Ivs · P Ater Atriae Reverse standing left holding right hand legend TR · P Otestas · Cos Iiii episode LIB IIII 145–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 195° worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised central figure standing long vertical staff rod draped garment visible figure surface patina shades dark brown gray hints lighter metallic tones areas shallow scratches worn relief perimeter.