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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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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