Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'ANTONINVS AV...PIVS PP IMP II'; reverse: Annona (personification) stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship, right hand holding a long rudder resting on a globe, left hand holding a container with ears of grain (modius), inscribed 'POT XXI - CO, IIII'; dated 157–158; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 15.0–15.5 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_337

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed Antoninvs Av...Pivs Pp Imp Ii reverse Annona personification stands leg prow ship right hand holding long rudder resting globe left hand holding container ears grain modius Pot Xxi - Co Iiii dated 157–158 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 15.0–15.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 210° round weathered coin worn textured surface showing raised central figure holding vertical object beside smaller indistinct shape metallic shades gray dark gray silvery highlights areas darker patina slight surface irregularities edge.