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Dupondius; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend TR POT XIX - CO, in SC fields. Date: 155–156. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Type: coin. Measurements: diameter 23.0–25.5 mm, weight 12.70 g, axis 0°. Subjects/icons: branches, personifications, Pax (personification), radiant crown, cornucopias; iconography of Antoninus Pius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_020

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Dupondius issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head radiant crown facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia legend TR POT XIX - CO SC fields Date 155–156 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Type coin Measurements diameter 23.0–25.5 mm weight 12.70 g axis 0° Subjects icons branches personifications personification cornucopias iconography single round coin dark brown black patina showing worn raised profile head facing visible facial contours suggestion hair headdress coin edge irregular slightly scalloped surface areas smoother wear alongside rougher textured patches shades black hints greenish discoloration.