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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border; legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona standing facing right, left leg resting on a ship's prow, holding a rudder in her right hand and a modius in her left; pearl border; legend TR POT XX C O S IIII (beginning and end blurred). Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.44 g.

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LZT26A50_313

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona standing left leg resting ship's prow holding rudder right hand modius left legend TR POT XX C O S IIII blurred Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.44 g round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head head short curly hair laurel headband neck shoulders partially visible coin aged uneven edges small pits surface scratches Visible colors include shades gray dark gray muted brownish-gray patina background plain white.