Caption

Denarius; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left; legend C - OS - IIII. Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, anchors, modius; personifications. Date: 147–148. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/format: coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_342

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Rights managed

Available size

44.2Mb (2.2Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3932 x 3932 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XI Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor legend C - OS - IIII Iconography personification ears anchors personifications Date 147–148 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium format coin Measurements diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° worn round metallic coin dark gray silver patina showing raised profile bearded man wearing laurel decorative headpiece coin surface irregular edges scratches areas lighter darker silver-gray tones ring raised decorative elements portrait small chips dents rim.