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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography, imperial busts; Annona (personification) with rudder (attribute), modius (attribute), ears of corn (attribute). Obverse: NTONINVS AVG PIUS PP IMP II (end of legend poorly legible). Emperor's head laureate, right; pearl border. Reverse: TR POT XX C O S IIII. Annona stands right, right hand holding a rudder on a ball, left hand holding a modius with ears of corn resting on her left knee; her left foot rests on a ship's prow; pearl border. 157–158, Roman Empire, Rome; coin (denarius), weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_319

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography imperial busts Annona personification rudder attribute modius ears corn Obverse Ntoninvs Avg Pius Pp Imp Ii legend poorly legible Emperor's head laureate right pearl border Reverse Tr Pot Xx C O S Iiii stands right hand holding ball left hand holding corn resting left knee left foot rests ship's prow 157–158 Roman Empire Rome coin weight 3.10 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person's head relief facing visible facial features hair details edge irregular slightly chipped places object predominantly gray silver darker gray areas metal aged tarnished subtle lighter silver highlights raised portions background plain white.