Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XV'. Reverse: Annona standing facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left hand on a modius standing on a ship (half visible); inscription 'C O S IIII'. Iconography: busts, imperial busts; attributes: ears of corn, modius; Annona (personification). Date: 151–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.81 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_235

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26.5Mb (2.2Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xv Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand resting left hand modius standing ship half visible C O S Iiii Iconography busts imperial busts attributes ears modius Annona personification Date 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.81 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge textured surface showing signs wear dominant colors dark brown muted gray small areas lighter brown faint greenish patches surface includes indistinct raised outline standing human- figure shallow irregular markings grooves across face.