Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINV—VG—PIVS PP. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription OS—IIII. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; personifications; modius; ships. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_068

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINV Vg Pivs Pp Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription OS Iiii Iconography personifications ships Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180 degrees single round metallic object worn surface irregular edge sits white background color dark gray lighter gray highlights object raised profile person's head relief facing visible hair facial features textured areas small chips dents rim.