Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII; pearl border. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left; legend C O S I I I; pearl border. Roman Empire, 148–149. Silver coin, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_211

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII pearl border Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor legend C O S I I I Roman Empire 148–149 Silver coin weight 3.10 g axis 180° worn round metallic object mostly gray silver surface showing scratches dents small spots green corrosion surface raised irregular central figure faint surrounding marks shallow relief details outer edge uneven slightly darker places.