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 A TONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII. 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 C OS - IIII. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin. Diameter: 18.5 mm. Weight: 2.97 g. Axis: 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_102

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Toninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xvii Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription C OS - IIII Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function Coin Diameter 18.5 mm Weight 2.97 g Axis 0° circular metallic object irregular edge showing wear small chips featuring raised profile person's head detailed hair facial features set textured background faint raised marks rim object displays dark gray silver tones small patches greenish discoloration.