Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI'. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription 'COS - IIII'. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_252

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn right hand resting left container modius standing ship Cos - Iiii Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° circular metallic object weathered dark gray surface showing uneven edges textured wear featuring raised central figure elongated vertical form outstretched arms surrounding raised shapes irregular markings set plain white background visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights small hints greenish patina.