Caption

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). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.41 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A57_071

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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 Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.41 g axis 180° circular worn metallic object dull gray surface showing raised slightly smoothed relief standing human figure two smaller figures sides coin edge irregular small dents chips texture slightly pitted variations gray tone subtle darker lighter gray areas.