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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, inscription 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, inscription COS - I III. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 165°. Icons/attributes: Annona, ears of corn, modius, ships; iconography includes personifications and head of the emperor in a laurel wreath.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIV Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription COS - I III Date 152–153 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 165° Icons attributes ears ships iconography includes personifications head round worn coin uneven edge dark gray lighter gray tones showing raised weathered figure relief standing draped clothing figure next low rectangular object coin surface various shallow indentations raised areas across face.