Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII — Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right. Pearl border. Reverse: Annona stands turned left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a modius, in her left hand an anchor. Pearl border. Iconography: busts, imperial busts, Annona (personification), ears of corn (attribute), modius (attribute), anchor (attribute). Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Weight: 3.10 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_210

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xii Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Reverse Annona stands turned left right hand holds ears corn modius left hand anchor Iconography busts imperial busts Annona personification ears attribute Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Weight 3.10 g Axis 180° worn round metallic coin raised profile bearded man's head coin's surface uneven wear scratches small areas greenish tarnish coin primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights touches greenish-blue discoloration near rim background plain white.