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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — 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; iconography includes Annona, ears of corn, modius, personifications, ships; date ca. 154–155; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 16.5 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 iconography includes ears personifications ships date ca 154–155 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn dark gray surface sits white background low-relief image standing human figure draped long garment arm extended lowered raised marks figure edge coin.