Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP IMP. Reverse: Annona standing to right with one foot on the ship's prow, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a modius (container with ears of grain) in her left; legends R POT X - CO, IIII. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 2.60 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_316

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52.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP IMP Reverse Annona standing foot ship's prow holding long rudder right hand modius container ears grain left legends R POT X - CO Iiii Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 0° weathered round coin uneven edge displaying worn raised profile person relief center surrounded band raised decorative marks rim coin surface scratches discoloration visible crack near edge Colors visible include shades gray dark gray silver small areas darker tarnish.