Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend C OS - IIII. Iconography includes Annona, ears of corn, modius, ships. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.5 mm, weight 3.27 g, axis 0°.
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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, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend C OS - IIII. Iconography includes Annona, ears of corn, modius, ships. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.5 mm, weight 3.27 g, axis 0°.

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