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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand and rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription COS - IIII. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°. Icons: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVI Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription COS - IIII Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° Icons ears personifications ships round metallic object dark gray slightly uneven surface showing wear small dents raised linear border series small raised nodules near edge central depiction standing human figure simplified elongated limbs suggestion draped clothing positioned arms extended slightly outward areas lighter darker gray tones across surface indicating patina surface irregularities color palette includes medium gray hints lighter gray.