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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 159–160. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXIII. Reverse: Fortuna standing right, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription FORTVNA COS IIII. Iconography: personifications, cornucopia, rudder. Medium: Roman silver coin. Diameter: 16.5–17.5 mm; weight: 2.52 g; axis 180°. Roman Empire, Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_409

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 159–160 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXIII Reverse Fortuna standing holding rudder right hand cornucopia left inscription FORTVNA COS IIII Iconography personifications Medium Roman silver coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.52 g axis 180° Roman Empire Rome single circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person relief center surrounded ring raised markings object shades gray silver darker gray patina recesses lighter silver highlights raised areas background plain white.