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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'AN NVS AVG - PIV, PP, RP XV'. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, with 'IIII' around. Subject: Annona, ears of corn, ships, personifications. Date: 151–152. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Nvs Avg - Piv Pp Rp Xv Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship Iiii Subject ears ships personifications Date 151–152 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function Coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing faint raised outline standing humanlike figure center figure elongated indistinct limbs drapery- shapes extending arms coin edge irregular small chips notches scratches uneven texture Visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas catch light set white background.