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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG PI - 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, inscription C OS - IIII. Date: 154–155. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: silver coin. Diameter: 16.5 mm. Weight: 2.95 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVIII Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription C OS - IIII Date 154–155 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium silver coin Diameter 16.5 mm Weight 2.95 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic coin raised portrait bearded man profile wearing coin surface showing wear raised edging set plain white background visible colors include shades gray silver coin white background.