Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath right; legend 'ANTONINVS AVG IVS PP TR P XI'; pearl border. Reverse: Annona standing facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand over a modius; legend 'COS IIII'; pearl border. Iconography: busts, imperial attributes, Annona (personification), modius, ears of corn. Date: 147–148 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.39 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_201

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26.5Mb (2.3Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg Ivs Pp Tr P Xi pearl border Reverse Annona standing facing left holding ears corn right hand modius Cos Iiii Iconography busts imperial attributes personification ears Date 147–148 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.39 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing raised depiction standing human- figure draped garment holding long staff surrounded small raised shapes irregular marks surface scratches dents areas wear visible colors shades brown dark gray muted greenish patina.