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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. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left hand; circumferential C - OS - IIII. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, anchors, personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date c. 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.74 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A57_048

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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 circumferential C - OS - IIII Iconography ears anchors personifications head Date c 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.74 g axis 180° single round worn coin uneven edge centered white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights faint raised markings scratches across surface suggest indistinct central figure surrounding irregular shapes.