Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: ANTONINVS, head of the emperor in laurel wreath facing right. Reverse: C O S IIII, Annona (personification) 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). Iconography: busts, imperial busts, Annona, ears of corn (attribute), modius (attribute). Date: 151–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.79 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_236

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs head laurel wreath facing right Reverse C O S Iiii Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn hanging downwards left hand rests modius standing ship half visible Iconography busts imperial busts ears attribute modius Date 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.79 g worn round coin uneven edge showing raised profile person surface textured scratched areas lighter darker patina shades dark gray brownish-gray subtle silvery highlights background plain white.