Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription C OS - IIII. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_217

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVII Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn right hand resting left container modius standing ship inscription C OS - IIII Iconography ears personifications head ships Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile bearded man wearing wreath- headpiece showing textured hair facial features set plain background surface wear slight irregularities edge variations tone visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas brownish discoloration.