Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 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, legend TR POT XXI - C, S IIII. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 16.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.85 g. Axis: 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_331

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONIN - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand holds long rudder resting ship legend TR POT XXI - C S Iiii Date 157–158 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.85 g Axis 195° round dark gray coin worn surface sits white background coin raised central upright humanlike silhouette forward indistinct shapes coin's edge slightly irregular dented.