Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the period 158 to 159 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Antoninus Pius became Consul for the fourth and last time on 1 Jan 145 AD (COS IIII on the reverse). In addition the obverse legend gives TR POT XXII, indicating the coin was struck during the period Pius held the Tribunician Powers for the tweny second time, 158 to 159 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII
Reverse Description
Fortuna standing facing left holding patera and rudder in right hand and cradling a cornucopiae in left arm; around, FORTVNA OPSEQVENS; in exergue, COS IIII
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1976
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Date Issued
158-159 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.31 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.286 a
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 60 Pages