Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend 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). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180 degrees.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend 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). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180 degrees.

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