Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI, all around. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription C OS - IIII all around. Date: 153–155. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.98 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Antoninus Pius, personifications, modius, ships.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_283

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription C OS - IIII Date 153–155 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.98 g axis 180° Iconography personifications ships round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person short wavy hair facial features low relief rim irregular slightly chipped places raised decorative elements faint markings surround profile object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights sits plain white background.