Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP, RP XVIII around. Reverse: Fortuna standing right; in her right hand she holds a long rudder leaning against a globe, in her left hand she holds a cornucopia, inscription C OS - IIII around. Iconography: personifications—Fortuna, horns of plenty, rudder, globe. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_455

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP Rp Xviii Reverse Fortuna standing right hand holds long rudder leaning globe left hand cornucopia inscription C OS - IIII Iconography personifications horns plenty rudder Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function coin Measurements diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile man's head featuring short hair surface varied texture raised recessed areas small imperfections object predominantly shades gray silver white background.