Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - S 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, inscription C - OS - IIII; 154–155 CE; Roman Empire; coin; diameter ~17–18 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_448

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - S PP TR P XVIII reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription C - OS - IIII 154–155 Ce Roman Empire coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.10 g axis 195° circular dark gray metal coin uneven edges raised depiction standing human figure center wearing long draped garment arm extended outward lowered holding object small raised marks curved shapes figure coin's rim coin's surface areas lighter gray highlights slightly worn texture.