Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 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_284

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 single round worn metallic object dull gray color sits plain white background object's surface faint incised outline standing humanlike figure next smaller curved form rectangular shape irregular edges subtle scratches marks visible metal.