Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'A·[N]TONINVS·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 fragments 'C·OS·IIII' (consulship). Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, modius, anchor. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_418

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Rights managed

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27.5Mb (1.0Mb) / 10.3in x 10.3in / 3102 x 3102 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend A· N Toninvs·Avg·Pivs·Pp·Tr·P·Xii Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor Inscription fragments C·Os·Iiii consulship Iconography personification ears Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.10 g axis 0° round worn metallic object uneven textured surface dark gray black patina object raised irregular relief suggesting central profile shape rough slightly rim areas lighter gray metal catches light small patches brownish discoloration.