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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor 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, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, with 'II' around. Iconography includes head of the emperor, personifications, modius, ship, ears of corn. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter ca. 16–17 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 15°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 container modius standing ship Ii Iconography includes personifications ears Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter ca 16–17 mm weight 2.65 g axis 15° single dark coin worn raised profile person side view set white background coin textured uneven edges surface wear visible shallow relief details subtle highlights darker gray brownish tones.