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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer: Antoninus Pius. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, rudders, Tranquillitas (personification). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS. Reverse: Tranquillitas standing right, holding a rudder in his right hand and ears of corn in his left; inscription OS II, around RANQ. Date: 150–151. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Iconography ears corn personifications head laurel wreath rudders Tranquillitas personification Obverse Head facing right inscription AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Reverse standing holding rudder right hand left inscription OS II Ranq Date 150–151 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° worn round metallic object central raised profile person showing facial features hair details low relief surface uneven scratches slight chips edge object shades gray darker lighter gray areas creating subtle contrasts.