Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (ruled 138–161 CE), c. 157–158. Silver coin, weight 3.04 g, axis 180°. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of the emperor facing right; inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II'. Pearl/pearl-dot border. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and a rudder resting on a ship's prow in her left; inscription 'TR POT XXI COS IIII'. Iconography: imperial bust, Annona with modius, rudder, and ears of corn. Roman Empire, Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_318

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius ruled 138–161 CE c 157–158 Silver coin weight 3.04 g axis 180° Obverse Laureate draped cuirassed bust emperor facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Imp Ii Pearl pearl-dot border Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand rudder resting ship's prow left Tr Pot Xxi Cos Iiii Iconography imperial bust rudder ears Roman Empire Rome round worn metallic object uneven edge textured surface showing raised faint outline standing figure metal mostly brown patches darker brown small areas greenish discoloration.