Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 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 a long rudder resting on a ship, legend T·POT XXI - C. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, ships, rudders. Date: 157–158. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: silver; diameter 15.0–16.0 mm; weight 2.87 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 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 a long rudder resting on a ship, legend T·POT XXI - C. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, ships, rudders. Date: 157–158. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: silver; diameter 15.0–16.0 mm; weight 2.87 g; axis 180°.

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