Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription TONIN S AVG - PIVS PP IM, all around. 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 container with ears of grain (modius) on her knee with her left hand; inscription TR POT XXI - COS, II all around, with mintmark S C in fields. Date: 157–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_341

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Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription TONIN S AVG - PIVS PP IM Reverse Annona stands leg prow ship holding long rudder right hand container ears grain modius knee left hand inscription TR POT XXI - COS Ii mintmark S C fields Date 157–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dupondius diameter 24.0 mm weight 11.16 g axis 0° round worn object uneven edge dark brown areas reddish-brown faint lighter brown surface raised low-relief scene vague outline standing figure holding long vertical object seated partially figure beside texture irregular smooth rough patches subtle highlights raised areas small irregular spots reddish-brown discoloration scattered across surface.