Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issued 152–153. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI'. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand and rests her left on a modius (grain measure) standing on a ship, legend 'COS - IIII'. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin (silver): diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_251

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52.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issued 152–153 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left modius grain measure standing ship Cos - Iiii Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn uneven surface sits centered white background object raised profile human face relief surrounding raised details rim visible texture small scratches visible colors shades gray dark silver white.