Caption

Denarius of 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 XVII. Reverse: Annona personified, standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription C OS - IIII all around. Iconography includes personifications, ears of corn, modius, ships. Date: 153–154. Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_290

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII Reverse Annona personified standing left holding ears corn right hand resting left container modius standing ship inscription C OS - IIII Iconography includes personifications ears ships Date 153–154 Roman Empire Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 195° single worn metallic coin sits plain white background showing raised profile bust bearded man wearing coin uneven circular edge textured surface raised decorative elements faint radial lines visible colors silver-gray darker gray tones.