Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, 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. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.52 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_288

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right 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 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.52 g axis 180° round slightly irregular dark gray coin centered white background showing worn shallow raised lines contours suggest standing figure outstretched arm hanging garment textured edges areas smoother flatter metal visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle metallic sheen.