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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — aw: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P, II; rw: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscribed TR POT XIX, S IIII. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modi, ships. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_146

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 aw Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P Ii rw Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscribed TR POT XIX S Iiii Iconography ears personifications head modi ships Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 195° worn circular metal object rough uneven edge shades gray silver showing surface scratches cracks faint raised central figure draped clothing outstretched arm visible shallow shapes near rim form repeating border background plain white.