Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend NINVS AV P IMP II. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship; in her right hand she holds a long rudder resting on a globe, in her left hand a container with ears of corn (modius); TR P. Iconography: personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships, rudders. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_159

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend NINVS AV P IMP II Reverse Annona personification stands leg prow ship right hand holds long rudder resting globe left hand container ears corn modius Tr P Iconography personifications head ships rudders Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° worn round metallic object raised profile human head relief showing facial features side view laurel- element near rough textured areas small chips edges visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights small patches brownish discoloration set plain white background.