Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), circa 151–152. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR A - NTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Tranquillitas standing right, holding a rudder in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription TR POT XV - CO S IIII. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications, rudders. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_231

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 circa 151–152 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR - Ntoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Tranquillitas standing holding rudder right hand ears corn left inscription TR POT XV - CO S IIII Iconography personifications rudders Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin shades dark gray silver sits white background showing embossed human figure draped clothing flowing element held hand vertical object beside figure coin edge irregular slightly dented surface textured aged appearance lighter silver highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas.