Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend '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, legend 'COS - IIII'. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, personifications, ships, modius. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_413

License type

Rights managed

Available size

24.7Mb (1.4Mb) / 9.8in x 9.8in / 2940 x 2940 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship Cos - Iiii Iconography ears personifications ships Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin uneven edge dark gray metallic surface showing raised standing human figure draped cloth center surrounded faint decorative markings small dots near rim surface scratches dents slight cracks colors visible shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.