Caption

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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_405

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship legend C OS - IIII Iconography includes ears ships Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.5 mm weight 3.27 g axis 0° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge showing wear featuring raised worn figure standing person long draped clothing sideways arm extended lowered surface texture variations shallow relief marks small shapes figure.