Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI; emperor's head in laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: COS (partial); Annona stands facing left, right hand holding ears of corn lowered, left hand resting on a modius standing on a ship (only half visible); pearl border. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.29 g, axis 180°, dated 152–153, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_249

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Cos partial Annona stands left right hand holding ears corn lowered left hand resting modius standing ship half visible Silver coin weight 3.29 g axis 180° dated 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome circular metallic object uneven worn edge shown white background displaying raised faintly engraved central figure elongated limbs draped forms surface scratches dents areas darker lighter patina tones gray silver brown.