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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS 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. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, personifications, ships, modius. Date: 152–153. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription COS - IIII Iconography ears personifications ships Date 152–153 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear irregular edges featuring raised profile bearded man detailed hair visible ear bow ribbon back head surface several raised decorative ridges worn relief areas portrait background white.