Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issued 147–148. 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.93 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_349

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issued 147–148 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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.93 g axis 180° round worn metal coin weathered surface showing low-relief figure standing near center faint secondary raised shape beside figure irregular rim side coin primarily gray darker gray patina lighter gray highlights surface scratches small chips edge.