Caption

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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_218

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVII Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship legend C OS - IIII Iconography ears personifications head 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 round metallic object dark gray surface showing raised central figure person standing draped long garment holding object hand rim repeating beaded pattern surface areas lighter gray highlights slight greenish discoloration.