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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border; inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II'. Reverse: Annona standing facing left, right hand holding ears of corn above a modius, left hand holding a rudder resting on a ship's prow; beaded border; inscription 'TR POT XXI COS IIII'. Silver coin, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°. Date: 157–158 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE).

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Imp Ii Reverse Annona standing left right hand holding ears corn modius left hand holding rudder resting ship's prow beaded border Tr Pot Xxi Cos Iiii Silver coin weight 2.90 g axis 180° Date 157–158 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce round metallic coin worn surface showing faint raised figure profile partial surrounding shapes shades brown gray dark gray greenish spots hints darker brown rim.