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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: busts, imperial busts, Annona (personification) with modius and ears of corn; hoard find noted. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI: emperor's head in a laurel wreath right. Pearl border. Rv. COS IIII: Annona stands facing left, holding ears of corn downwards in her right hand, left hand resting on a modius standing on a ship (only half visible). Date: 147–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.17 g.

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denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography busts imperial busts Annona personification modius ears corn hoard find noted Obv Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi emperor's head laurel wreath right Pearl border Rv Cos Iiii stands facing left holding ears corn downwards right hand left hand resting modius standing ship half visible Date 147–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.17 g worn circular metal coin raised profile person's head facing right showing detailed hair facial features low relief coin surface primarily dark gray areas lighter gray small patches greenish corrosion rim irregular slightly chipped places faint raised decorative elements edge.