Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription TONIN S AVG - PIVS PP IM. Reverse: Annona stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a modius (container with ears of grain) on her knee with her left hand; inscription TR POT XXI - COS, II, control letters SC in fields. Date: 157–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (dupondius): diameter 24.0 mm, weight 11.16 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_340

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52.1Mb (3.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription TONIN S AVG - PIVS PP IM Reverse Annona stands leg prow ship holding long rudder right hand modius container ears grain knee left hand inscription TR POT XXI - COS Ii control letters SC fields Date 157–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin dupondius diameter 24.0 mm weight 11.16 g axis 0° round worn metal object uneven edge showing textured surface shades brown dark brown hints reddish-brown greenish patina faint raised indented areas suggesting portrait relief circular border photographed white background.