Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head laureate facing right; legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI VS PP TR P XVIII'. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a modius on a ship; legend 'C O S IIII'. Iconography: busts, Annona (personification), ears of corn, modius. Minted 154–155 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 3.17 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_286

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laureate facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi Vs Pp Tr P Xviii Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand resting modius ship C O S Iiii Iconography busts personification ears Minted 154–155 CE Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.17 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing chips cracks featuring embossed human figure profile wearing long draped garment headpiece figure faces sideways arm extended body stands slightly raised platform scalloped border surface scratches dents areas wear varied texture Visible colors include dark gray silver subtle hints greenish patina white background.