Caption

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 XII. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left hand, inscription C OS - III I. Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, anchor, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, personifications, modius. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: Coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.18 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_410

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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 XII Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left hand inscription C OS - III I Iconography personification ears head personifications Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material Coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.18 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic coin raised portrait profile showing facial features coin surface worn visible scratches indentations slightly irregular edge visible colors include silver-gray metal darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.