Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_314

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Imp Ii Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Reverse Tr Pot Xx C O S Iiii legend blurred Annona stands facing right left leg resting ship's prow holding rudder right hand modius left Iconography busts imperial busts attributes Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.44 g round metallic object worn uneven surface showing low-relief scene two human- figures standing seated standing figure holding long staff metal shades gray dark silver muted brown areas lighter wear subtle greenish patina object's edges irregular slightly chipped.