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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Silver coin, weight 3.24 g, axis 180°. Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XV — head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, right. Reverse: COS IIII — Annona stands facing left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn hanging downwards, her left hand rests on a modius standing on a ship (half visible). Pearl border. Date: 151–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Silver coin weight 3.24 g axis 180° Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xv head laurel wreath right Reverse Cos Iiii Annona stands facing left right hand holds ears corn hanging downwards left hand rests modius standing ship half visible Pearl border Date 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 worn circular coin raised profile man's head facing showing facial features hair coin's surface uneven scratches small chips rim color palette includes silver gray darker gray tones subtle areas tarnish.