Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII; reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and an anchor in her left, inscription C OS III I; iconography: ears of corn, Annona (personification), anchors, personifications, modii, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; date: 148–149; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476); place: Rome; object type: coin (denarius); diameter: 17.5 mm; weight: 3.00 g; axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_045

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left inscription C OS III I iconography ears Annona personification anchors personifications modii date 148–149 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 place Rome object type coin denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark gray surface lighter gray highlights showing raised profile side view ring raised irregular shapes edge object's edge uneven slightly dented background plain white.