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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). 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 modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left, inscription C OS III I. Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, modius, anchors, personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire. Coin (silver denarius): diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_046

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor inscription C OS III I Iconography personification ears anchors personifications Date 148–149 Roman Empire Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing signs age irregular edges coin's center features raised depiction standing human figure draped long garment indistinct facial features arm extended side smaller low-relief shape near figure's feet curved decorative elements perimeter.