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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Silver coin, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°. Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII — emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right. Pearl border. Reverse: C O S I I I — Annona stands facing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left. Pearl border. Date ca. 148–149, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Silver coin weight 3.15 g axis 180° Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xii emperor's head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Reverse C O S I I I Annona stands left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor Date ca 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome circular metallic coin worn raised profile man's head head detailed hair laurel wreath eye nose mouth beard low relief coin surface uneven textured scratches small dents rim slightly irregular nicks chips visible colors include silver-gray tones patches darker gray hints brownish tarnish small areas showing greenish purplish discoloration plain white background surrounding coin.