Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; obverse inscription TONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XII; reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and an anchor in her left, with C - O, - IIII around; iconography: Antoninus Pius, personifications, modius; date: 148–149; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.52 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_287

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer head laurel wreath obverse inscription TONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XII reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left C - O - Iiii iconography personifications date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.52 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin raised profile person facing right showing facial features hairstyle short wavy hair coin surface worn visible scratches dents raised rim edge ring small raised marks near rim suggesting decorative inscription elements visible colors silver-gray tones darker gray shadows slight brownish discoloration areas.