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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — iconography: personifications, Liberalitas (personification) with cornucopias and abacus (attribute). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend LIBERALITA - S - VII COS IIII. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0°.

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LZT26A68_294

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography personifications Liberalitas personification cornucopias abacus attribute Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII Reverse standing left holding right hand cornucopia legend LIBERALITA - S - VII COS IIII Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile person featuring detailed facial contours stylized hair primarily grey darker grey areas recessed parts lighter highlights raised edges sits alone white background.