Caption

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°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_328

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ONINVS AVG - PIVS Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand long rudder resting ship legend T·POT XXI - C Iconography ears personifications ships rudders Date 157–158 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin silver diameter 15.0–16.0 mm weight 2.87 g axis 180° small round dark gray coin worn raised details sits white background face standing human figure relief visible contour lines suggesting limbs head several irregular shapes indentations figure coin edge uneven lighter gray highlights metal worn.