Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Annona (personification) 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, ears of corn, anchors, modius, personifications. Date: 147–148. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_343

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left legend C•OS•IIII Iconography ears anchors personifications Date 147–148 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° round metallic object uneven edge showing wear photographed white background object primarily gray darker gray areas lighter silver highlights surface worn raised relief depicting standing human- figure draped clothing decorative marks beaded border part perimeter visible scratches small cracks metal slightly reflective aged appearance.