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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIV, PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend COS - I III. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships. Date: 152–153. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 165°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIV Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship legend COS - I III Iconography ears personifications ships Date 152–153 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 165° round worn coin raised profile bearded man detailed hair facial features textured uneven edge shown plain white background colors visible include shades dark gray silver lighter gray highlights.