Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ANTONINVS PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona standing to the right with one foot on the prow of a ship, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a container with ears of grain (modius) in her left; inscribed R POT X COS II. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 14.5–15.0 mm, weight 2.45 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_313

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52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona standing foot prow ship holding long rudder right hand container ears grain modius left inscribed R POT X COS II Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 14.5–15.0 mm weight 2.45 g axis 0° round worn coin uneven edge raised textured surface dark gray lighter gray tones central area features low-relief depiction two standing human figures taller shorter vertical staff tree- shape beside them background area figures pitted irregular.