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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG P...VS PP TR P XVIII'. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend 'C OS - IIII'. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_444

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg P...Vs Pp Tr P Xviii Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship C Os - Iiii Iconography ears personifications head ships Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 180° round dark gray metal object uneven slightly worn surface raised rim showing faint raised outline standing humanlike figure center subtle decorative elements edge visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights.