Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head with laurel wreath facing right; inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG'; pearl border. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left; inscription 'COS IIII'; pearl border. Iconography: busts, Annona personification, ears of corn, modius, anchor. Hoard find (Golub) and treasures (numismatic context). Date: 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head with laurel wreath facing right; inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG'; pearl border. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left; inscription 'COS IIII'; pearl border. Iconography: busts, Annona personification, ears of corn, modius, anchor. Hoard find (Golub) and treasures (numismatic context). Date: 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg pearl border Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor Cos Iiii Iconography busts Annona personification ears Hoard find Golub treasures numismatic context Date 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.93 g axis 180° worn circular coin profile person's head relief showing facial features short hair laurel- element coin surface metallic visible wear scratches slight discoloration showing tones silver gray brown hints green coin edge uneven slightly irregular background plain white.

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