Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription INVS AVG - PIVS P, XII around. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left hand; inscription C - OS - IIII circumferential. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, anchors, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: Coin (denarius). Diameter: 18.0 mm. Weight: 2.74 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_047

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription INVS AVG - PIVS P Xii Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left hand inscription C - OS - IIII circumferential Iconography ears anchors personifications head Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material Coin denarius Diameter 18.0 mm Weight 2.74 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn gray surface showing raised profile person's head side view surrounded shallow embossed markings edge metal uneven edges small chips visible texture variations slight darker gray areas lighter gray highlights.