Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II'. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a container (modius), in her left hand a long rudder resting on a ship, legend 'R POT XXI - COS IIII'. Date: 157–158. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.95 g. Axis: 165°.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II'. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a container (modius), in her left hand a long rudder resting on a ship, legend 'R POT XXI - COS IIII'. Date: 157–158. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.95 g. Axis: 165°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Imp Ii Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand long rudder resting ship R Pot Xxi - Cos Iiii Date 157–158 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 2.95 g Axis 165° circular metal coin raised profile bearded man relief showing detailed facial features hair laurel wreath- headpiece coin surface textured wear irregular edges small chips colors visible include shades gray silver dark metallic tones white background.

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