Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_233

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26.5Mb (2.4Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xv head laurel wreath facing right Reverse Cos Iiii Annona standing left right hand holds ears corn hanging downwards left rests modius standing ship half visible Pearl border Date c 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.24 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark silver color lighter silver highlights showing raised central figure standing person draped long robes arm extended holding small object arm lowered surface scratches dents irregular edges areas darker tarnish lighter polished wear faint raised circular marks decorative impressions figure.