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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a container (modius), in her left hand she holds a long rudder resting on a ship, inscription T·POT XXI - C. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, ships, rudders. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter 15.0–16.0 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand holds long rudder resting ship inscription T·POT XXI - C Iconography ears personifications ships rudders Date 157–158 Roman Empire Coin Diameter 15.0–16.0 mm weight 2.87 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn surface shown white background coloration various shades gray dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas object displays raised profile person facial features hair head adornment rendered gray tones irregular edges small dents wear marks subtle shadows object slightly darker gray.