Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINV, VG - PIVS PP, VI all around. 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 all around. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; personifications; modius; ships. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: 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_069

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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 Vi 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 coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180 degrees round worn metallic object dark gray surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure smaller figure animal beside uneven edges small chips visible texture scratches colors include lighter gray highlights subtle darker shadowing.