Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP CAES T AEL ADR ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Tranquillitas standing right, holding a rudder in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, legends TR P, T XIIII - III. Iconography: ears of corn; personification Tranquillitas; rudders. Dated in the TRANQ episode, 150–151, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_200

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP CAES T AEL ADR ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Tranquillitas standing holding rudder right hand ears corn left legends TR P T Xiiii - Iii Iconography personification Tranquillitas rudders Dated TRANQ episode 150–151 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 165° worn round metallic object uneven edge dark gray surface showing raised standing human figure center figure draped long garment stands slightly platform shallow curved lines irregular surface marks perimeter edge small areas lighter gray metal reflects light.