Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription A•ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and an anchor in her left hand, inscription C OS - IIII circumferential. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modi, anchors. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_419

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription A•ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left hand inscription C OS - IIII circumferential Iconography ears modi anchors Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.10 g axis 0° round worn coin medallion shown white background textured uneven surface irregular edges surface dark gray brown lighter gray highlights faint raised central figure upright suggestion head shoulders flanked areas rough pitted texture shallow grooves subtle variations tone across relief.