Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing 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; countermark S·II·I. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, modius, anchors, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date: 147–148. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: coin. Dimensions: diameters 17.5 mm and 18.5 mm, weight 2.93 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_348

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left countermark S·II·I Iconography ears anchors personifications head Date 147–148 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function coin Dimensions diameters 17.5 mm 18.5 mm weight 2.93 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips featuring raised profile man's head relief visible hair facial hair details textured background object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights set plain white background.