Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head laureate, 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. Attributes: ears of corn, modius, anchor. Iconography: busts, imperial personification. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_205

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laureate right Inscription Antoninvs Avg Pearl border Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor Cos Iiii Attributes ears Iconography busts imperial personification Date 147–148 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.93 g axis 180° single round coin lies plain white background showing worn uneven surface muted metallic gray color hints darker lighter gray patina coin's edge irregular slightly raised places small dents touch greenish discoloration near rim face shallow weathered relief markings suggesting outline standing figure decorative shapes appearing smoothed wear.