Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ON INV? - VS PP TR (around). Reverse: Container (modius) with two ears of corn and two poppy heads, inscription ANNO - NA AVG. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.89 g; axis 195°. Iconography: ears of corn, poppy heads, modius; subject/maker: Antoninus Pius (issuer).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_429

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Inv - Vs Pp Tr Reverse Container modius two ears corn two poppy heads inscription ANNO - NA AVG Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.89 g axis 195° Iconography ears poppy heads subject maker issuer single round metallic coin weathered surface showing raised profile bearded person detailed facial features hair surrounded slightly irregular rim coin shades gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces set plain white background.