Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a horn of plenty in her left, inscription FORTVNA • OBSEQVENS. Marking OS IIII in the field. Date: 158–159, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 15.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_207

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG Reverse Fortuna standing left holding long rudder right hand horn plenty inscription FORTVNA • OBSEQVENS Marking OS IIII field Date 158–159 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 15.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn textured surface raised profile person's head relief showing facial contours hair placed plain white background colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle metallic sheen.