Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reign 138–161 CE). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS' and control 'OS III'. Reverse: Container (modius) with two ears of corn and two poppy heads, legend 'ANNO - NA AVG'. Iconography: ears of corn, modius, cereals, poppy heads. Date: 140–144 CE. Roman Empire, minted in Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_425

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reign 138–161 CE Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs control Os Iii Reverse Container modius two ears corn two poppy heads Anno - Na Avg Iconography ears cereals poppy heads Date 140–144 Ce Roman Empire minted Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 195° worn metallic coin dull gray silver surface showing raised profile bearded man man curly hair coin edge irregular chipped places raised ridges indentations perimeter.