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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG • PIVS • P 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. Date: 148–149 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.09 g, axis 195°. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modius, anchors, head of the emperor in laurel wreath; personifications.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG • PIVS • P TR P XII Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left hand inscription C OS • IIII Date 148–149 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.09 g axis 195° Iconography ears anchors head personifications circular worn metal coin rough uneven edge dark gray surface showing lighter gray highlights featuring faint raised depiction standing human figure next taller arching shape smaller quadruped coin surface scratches small dents noticeable crack extending right edge center areas subtle tarnish variation gray tones.