Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 151–152, Rome. 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 holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a modius (grain-measure) standing on a ship, legend TR POT XV COS IIII. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; Annona; ears of corn; modius; ship. Coin, diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 3.17 g, axis 195°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_220

License type

Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 151–152 Rome Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Annona personification stands left holding ears corn right hand resting left modius grain-measure standing ship legend TR POT XV COS IIII Iconography Coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.17 g axis 195° round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised depiction standing human figure long draped garment arm extended lowered near small object surface scratches dimpling metal dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas.