Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath facing right, legend ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Fortuna standing right; in her right hand she holds a long rudder leaning against a globe, in her left hand a cornucopia, legend TR POT XIX - CO, IIII. Iconography: personification Fortuna, globe (attribute), rudders, horns of plenty. Date: 155–156. Place: Rome. Period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin. Diameter: 16.0–16.5 mm. Weight: 3.60 g. Axis: 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_494

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Fortuna standing right hand holds long rudder leaning globe left hand cornucopia legend TR POT XIX - CO Iiii Iconography personification Fortuna attribute rudders horns plenty Date 155–156 Place Rome Period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm Weight 3.60 g Axis 210° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person short hair laurel- headpiece irregular edges varied surface shading silver gray tones darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised features.