Caption

Denarius of 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 his right hand and ears of corn in his left; inscription R POT XIIII - C. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications (Tranquillitas), rudders; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date: 150–151. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.67 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_202

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Keywords

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 personifications rudders Date 150–151 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180 degrees round metal object worn surface showing raised figure person standing center figure appearing elongated indistinct head long garment object irregular slightly chipped edge visible surface scratches dents Colors visible include shades gray silver darker lighter gray variations across surface.