Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and an anchor in her left; inscription C OS III I (around). Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, anchors; personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.18 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_411

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Rights managed

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27.5Mb (1.6Mb) / 10.3in x 10.3in / 3102 x 3102 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor inscription C OS III I Iconography personification ears anchors personifications Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.18 g axis 180° round metallic object irregular edge shown white background metal gray slightly reflective darker lighter patches surface bears incised depiction standing human figure draped garment indistinct raised shapes group small vertical relief elements near figure's base object wear scratches small dents rim face.