Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP, RP XVIII. Reverse: Fortuna standing right, holding a long rudder leaning against a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend C OS - IIII. Date: 154–155. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.85 g. Axis: 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_456

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.9Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP Rp Xviii Reverse Fortuna standing holding long rudder leaning globe right hand cornucopia left legend C OS - IIII Date 154–155 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium function coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.85 g Axis 180° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge showing wear featuring raised depiction standing robed figure center holding long staff spear hand small object decorative elements near figure's feet rim background figure smooth coin's surface lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas.