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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription COS IIII. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.31 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription COS IIII Date 152–153 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.31 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge displaying raised profile man's head head features short curly hair beard laurel- wreath engraved details face hair surface aged scratches small chips raised decorative ridges indentations circling central portrait Visible colors include shades dark gray lighter gray highlights metallic surface small areas darker tarnish.