Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS, OS III around. Reverse: Container (modius) with two ears of corn and two poppy heads, inscription ANNO - NA AVG around. Iconography: ears of corn, modius, cereals, poppy heads. Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin (silver). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_426

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS Os Iii Reverse Container modius two ears corn two poppy heads inscription ANNO - NA AVG Iconography ears cereals poppy heads Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin silver Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 195° worn circular metallic object silvery-gray surface showing irregular edges chips raised central cylindrical pillar- shape horizontal grooves short vertical supports base topped thin vertical stems rounded tips flanked curved linear marks surface scratches small dents visible across object background plain white.