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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 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 she holds a long rudder resting on a ship, inscription POT XXI - CO, IIII. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, head of the emperor, personifications, modi, ships, rudders. Date: 157–158. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_329

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand holds long rudder resting ship inscription POT XXI - CO Iiii Iconography ears personifications modi ships rudders Date 157–158 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin dark gray surface showing raised central figure standing holding staff small animal- shape near figure's side coin edge irregular relief surface lighter gray highlights darker gray shadows.