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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 155–156, Rome. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Fortuna standing right; in her right hand a long rudder leaning against a globe, in her left hand a cornucopia, inscription TR POT XIX - CO, IIII. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; personification Fortuna with globe, rudder, and horns of plenty. Roman Imperial 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_495

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 155–156 Rome Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Fortuna standing right hand long rudder leaning globe left hand cornucopia inscription TR POT XIX - CO Iiii Iconography personification Fortuna rudder horns plenty Roman Imperial coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.60 g axis 210° round metallic object dull gray surface showing wear irregular edges featuring raised depiction standing human figure holding long staff spear wearing draped garment faint raised decorative marks rim small dents scratches surface visible colors include shades gray silver white background.