Caption

Denarius (forgery?), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII'; reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand, an anchor in her left hand; inscriptions: 'C OS - IIII' circumferential; motifs: ears of corn, Annona (personification), anchors, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modi, personifications; iconography dated to 148–149 (for the original); Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome (for the original); coin, diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.28 g, axis 195°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_422

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Keywords

Denarius forgery Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xii reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left hand inscriptions C Os - Iiii circumferential motifs ears personification anchors modi personifications iconography dated 148–149 original Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.28 g axis 195° circular dark gray metallic object irregular edges showing worn surface raised central figure standing person holding objects hands surrounded dotted rim scattered shallow marks colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas brownish discoloration.