Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI, pearl border. Reverse: Annona 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 (only half visible). Attributes: ears of corn, modius; iconography: imperial busts, Annona (personification). Hoard find (Golub). Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 2.97 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_253

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI pearl border Reverse Annona stands facing left right hand holds ears corn hanging downwards left hand rests modius standing ship half visible Attributes ears modius iconography imperial busts personification Hoard find Golub Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.97 g axis 180° worn round metal object dark gray surface lighter gray highlights engraved outline standing human figure flowing drapery arm extended reaching low rectangular base surface displays scratches small dents irregular edges chips colors visible dark gray light gray subtle brownish spots.