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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI'. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left, legend 'COS IIII'. Iconography: ears of corn, anchors, personifications. Date: 147–148. Provenance: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium/function: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_415

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xi Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left Cos Iiii Iconography ears anchors personifications Date 147–148 Provenance Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium function coin Dimensions diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 195° roughly round metal object uneven edge showing worn raised design standing humanlike figure additional shapes surface scratches dents areas wear visible colors shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights.