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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVIII. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription C OS - IIII. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameters 17.5 mm and 19.5 mm; weight 3.27 g; axis 0°. Subjects/themes: Annona (personification), ears of corn, personifications, modius, ships; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVIII Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand resting container modius ship inscription C OS - IIII Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameters 17.5 mm 19.5 mm weight 3.27 g axis 0° Subjects themes personification ears personifications ships iconography head circular dark gray coin worn raised edges showing profile bust person stylized hair laurel detail textured surface marks across face background set plain white background.