Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG P, P TR P COS III'. Reverse: Container (modius) with two ears of corn and two poppy heads, legend 'ANNO - NA AV'. Iconography: ears of corn, poppy heads, cereals, modius. Date: 140–144. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameters 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.04 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_427

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg P P Tr P Cos Iii Reverse Container modius two ears corn two poppy heads Anno - Na Av Iconography ears poppy heads cereals Date 140–144 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameters 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.04 g axis 195° single round metallic object worn textured surface irregular edges sits plain white background object silver-gray darker gray areas lighter highlights featuring raised profile person's head relief facing visible facial features short hair surrounding raised border decorative elements ornamental patterns edge.