Caption

Denarius; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII'. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend 'C - OS - IIII'. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Material: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180 degrees. Iconography: personifications, cornucopias, rudders, Fortuna; maker/issuer: Antoninus Pius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_458

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Keywords

Denarius issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xii Reverse Fortuna standing left holding rudder right hand cornucopia C - Os - Iiii Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Material coin Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180 degrees Iconography personifications cornucopias rudders maker round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised profile bearded man surrounded raised border ring indented markings object irregular edges areas lighter gray highlights subtle brownish discoloration.