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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 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, inscription II. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 15°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription II Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 15° dark round object uneven edge sits white background surface mostly black hints dark brown gray faint raised outline vertical elongated humanlike figure visible center subtle textured marks shallow depressions figure rim.