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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription TONINVS AV - PIVS PP TR, VI. 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 COS - IIII. Date: 152–153. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameters 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.41 g; axis 180 degrees. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; Annona; ears of corn; modius; ships; personifications.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription TONINVS AV - PIVS PP TR Vi Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription COS - IIII Date 152–153 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Dimensions diameters 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.41 g axis 180 degrees Iconography ears ships personifications round metallic coin worn relief portrait person's right-facing profile center showing facial features short hair coin's surface uneven scratches wear raised rim slight irregularities edge visible colors include gray darker gray tones subtle lighter highlights.