Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVIII'. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend 'C OS - IIII'. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modius, personifications, ships. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.76 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_285

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52.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xviii Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn right hand resting left container modius standing ship C Os - Iiii Iconography ears personifications ships Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.76 g axis 0° round metallic object worn irregular edge showing raised profile person's head relief surface mostly gray darker lighter gray areas slight brownish tarnish faint raised decorative elements ridges portrait.