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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP; reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand and rests her left on a modius (grain-measure) standing on a ship, legend TR POT XV — COS IIII; date c. 151–152, Rome, Roman Empire; coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.17 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_219

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left modius grain-measure standing ship legend TR POT XV Cos Iiii date c 151–152 Rome Roman Empire coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.17 g axis 195° circular metallic coin worn relief portrait person profile showing facial features hair part neck coin surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas darker recessed areas edge irregular slightly rough small chips circular band raised decorative elements portrait follows coin's edge background plain white.