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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: busts, imperial busts; Annona (personification) with ears of corn (attribute) and modius (attribute). Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II — Emperor's head in a laurel wreath, right; pearl border. Rev. TR POT XIX C O S IIII — Annona stands facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand, resting on a modius standing on a ship (half visible); pearl border. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_299

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denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography busts imperial busts Annona personification ears corn attribute modius Obv Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Imp Ii Emperor's head laurel wreath right pearl border Rev Tr Pot Xix C O S Iiii stands facing left holding ears right hand resting modius standing ship half visible Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.10 g axis 180° worn round object metallic surface showing shades silver gray dark gray hints greenish patina featuring raised central figure upright stance draped clothing surrounded irregular raised dots worn decorative marks edge visible scratches dents small chips rim.