Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 157–158. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONIN–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 TR POT XXI–C, S IIII. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; personifications; ears of corn; modius; ships; rudders. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_330

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52.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 157–158 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONIN–PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand holds long rudder resting ship inscription TR POT XXI–C S Iiii Iconography personifications ears ships rudders Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 195° single round metal object worn uneven edge resting white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights surface raised shallow bas-relief profile human head textured hair tied ribbon back surrounded faint border irregular marks.