Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 147–148 CE. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription 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, inscription C OS III I. Iconography: anchors, ears of corn, Annona standing with ears of corn held above a modius, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Roman coin; diameter c.17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_347

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 147–148 Ce Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left inscription C OS III I Iconography anchors ears Annona standing corn held Roman coin diameter c.17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.45 g axis 195° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile man's head facing right featuring short hair coin irregular edges visible wear marks tones silver gray slight darker patina crevices set white background.