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 XVI'. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand and rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend 'COS - IIII'. Iconography includes Annona, ears of corn, modius, ships; dates c. 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.31 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_409

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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 Xvi Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship Cos - Iiii Iconography includes ears ships dates c 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.31 g axis 180° worn round object irregular edge dark gray lighter gray tones displaying faint raised outline standing human- figure elongated limbs small base feet surrounded shallow curved marks worn textures across surface shown white background.