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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Annona (personification). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS 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 hand; legend 'C - OS - IIII' around. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modius, anchor, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; personifications. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/format: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.17 g; axis 345°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Annona personification Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xii Reverse standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left hand legend C - Os - Iiii Iconography ears personifications Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium format coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.17 g axis 345° circular metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile bearded man coin surface textured visible wear relief details neck raised decorative elements shapes encircling portrait visible colors shades grey silver darker grey tones recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces.