Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Mint: Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 2.97 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_103

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Mint Rome Coin silver diameter 18.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 0° worn round dark gray coin uneven edges sits white background showing faint raised depiction standing figure arms extended draped clothing surface scratches small dents areas smoother wear coin displays varying shades gray slight darker patina rim.