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Almost Uncirculated Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck for Emperor Antoninus Pius at the Rome Mint.
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Dated TR P XVIII = 154-155 CE.
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RIC 240, RSC 272, approx 18mm.
- Certified by NGC to AU.
- Superb detail, significant luster, very appealing in hand.
- Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII, laureate head of emperor right.
- Reverse: COS IIII, Fortuna standing right holding rudder and cornucopia.
- Fortuna was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion.
- An appropriate type for this emperor who enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous reign.