Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reign 138–161), struck 152–153. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend COS - IIII. Iconography includes Annona, ears of corn, modius, and ships. Roman coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_247

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reign 138–161 struck 152–153 Obverse head emperor laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand resting container modius ship legend COS - IIII Iconography includes ears ships Roman coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded male head relief facing right surrounded raised rim decorative raised marks object dark gray silver color areas lighter darker gray patina slight greenish-gray spots edge small irregular chips indentations.