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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Annona (personification). Obverse: Head of the emperor 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; circumferential: C - OS - III - I. Iconography: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, anchors, personifications, modii, ears of corn. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.76 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_425

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Annona personification Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left hand circumferential C - Os - Iii - I Iconography head anchors personifications modii ears Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.76 g axis 0° round worn coin matte gray surface showing raised central figure standing facing sideways simplified limbs head profile figure holding object hand arm extended curved border raised dots ornaments edge additional raised marks irregularities across coin’s rim slightly uneven color palette gray subtle darker lighter gray variations.