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: Roman Empire; place: Rome; medium: coin; diameter: 16.5–18.5 mm; weight: 3.04 g; axis: 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_428

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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 legend ANNO · NA AV iconography ears poppy heads cereals date 140–144 culture Roman Empire place Rome medium coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.04 g axis 195° circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object primarily silver-gray darker gray patina lighter highlights raised central cylindrical form topped thin elongated shapes resembling stems leaves surrounding low-relief decorative elements irregular indentations rim.