Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR P XII'. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left; legend 'C-OS-IIII'. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modius, anchor, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, personifications. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.17 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_421

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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 Xii Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left C-Os-Iiii Iconography ears personifications Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.17 g axis 345° round worn metal coin dark gray surface showing raised depiction standing human- figure draped long garment arms extended slightly outward flanked indistinct raised shapes coin edge irregular small nicks dents color palette includes dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish tones worn spots.