Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVIII'; reverse: Annona stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription 'C OS - IIII' all around. Iconography: personifications, ears of corn, modius, ships. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_288

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.9Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xviii reverse Annona stands left holds ears corn right hand rests container modius standing ship C Os - Iiii Iconography personifications ears ships Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180 degrees single round metallic object dark gray surface showing wear irregular edges featuring raised profile person visible hair details neck surrounded raised border repeating decorative elements background plain white.