Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II'. Pearl border. Reverse: Annona standing facing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and a rudder resting on a ship's prow in her left; beaded border; legend 'TR POT XXI C OS IIII'. Hoard find (Golub). Attributes: Annona (personification), rudder, modius, ears of corn; imperial bust. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_315

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Imp Ii Pearl border Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand rudder resting ship's prow beaded border Tr Pot Xxi C Os Iiii Hoard find Golub Attributes Annona personification rudder ears imperial bust Date 157–158 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.90 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin uneven edge left-facing human profile low relief showing facial features hair neck surface mottled aged texture areas smooth wear slight corrosion coin displays raised decorative details rim irregular shape small chip visible colors include dark gray brownish-gray hints greenish patina.