Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'AVG PIVS P' (variant). Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; personifications; modius; ships. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: silver coin. Dimensions: diameter c.16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.02 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_446

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Avg Pivs P variant Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship Iconography personifications ships Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium silver coin Dimensions diameter c.16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.02 g axis 180° round dark gray metal object irregular edges showing wear featuring raised centered relief standing human figure slightly left arms extended figure wearing long garment narrow platform figure's left oval-shaped loop held outstretched hand blocky object beside figure surface scratches small depressions colors visible shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.