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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS. Reverse: Tranquillitas standing right, holding a rudder in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription R POT XIIII - C. Iconography: ears of corn, personification Tranquillitas, rudders; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date: 150–151 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.67 g, axis 180 degrees.

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LZT26A68_201

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Reverse Tranquillitas standing holding rudder right hand ears corn left inscription R POT XIIII - C Iconography personification Tranquillitas rudders Date 150–151 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180 degrees worn round coin raised profile person's head relief showing facial features neck textured hair visible wear marks coin surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas irregular chips notches coin edge.