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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161), 148–149. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription C - OS - IIII. Iconography: personifications, cornucopias, scales. Material: coin; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.86 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A67_401

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 148–149 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales outstretched right hand cornucopia inscription C - OS - IIII Iconography personifications cornucopias scales Material coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.86 g axis 180° circular worn coin uneven edge showing raised central figure standing person wearing draped clothing holding object hand shallow irregular marks symbols figure coin surface metallic shades gray darker gray patina slight highlights relief catches light.