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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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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