Caption

Denarius, 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; inscription ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP. Reverse: Liberalitas (personification) stands left, holding an abacus in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left; inscription TR P O - T - COS. Inscription in episode LIB. Roman Empire, 145–161. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_323

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right inscription ANTONINVS • AVG • PIVS • PP Reverse Liberalitas personification stands left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left inscription TR P O - T - COS Inscription episode LIB Roman Empire 145–161 Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.88 g axis 195° round metallic coin dull silver-gray surface showing wear scratches featuring relief standing human figure draped long garment small object second smaller figure object positioned near first figure's side coin edge slightly irregular worn background coin plain white.