denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: Annona (personification) with ears of corn and modius; imperial bust. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI — Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right. Pearl border. Rv. COS — Annona stands facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand lowered, left hand rests on a modius standing on a ship (only half visible). Roman, 152–153 CE. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.29 g, axis 180°.
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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: Annona (personification) with ears of corn and modius; imperial bust. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI — Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right. Pearl border. Rv. COS — Annona stands facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand lowered, left hand rests on a modius standing on a ship (only half visible). Roman, 152–153 CE. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.29 g, axis 180°.

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denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography Annona personification ears corn modius imperial bust Obv Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Rv Cos Annona stands left holding ears right hand lowered left hand rests modius standing ship half visible 152–153 Ce Silver coin weight 3.29 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing chips indentations displaying raised profile bearded person detailed hair facial features surface areas smooth wear darker tarnished patches visible colors silver-gray dark gray hints brownish discoloration.

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