Caption

Denarius (with a hole), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS 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 S - IIII. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships. Date: 154–155. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: Coin. Measurements: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_452

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39.9Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hole Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVIII Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship legend S - IIII Iconography ears personifications head ships Date 154–155 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type Coin Measurements diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 210° circular metallic object dark gray silver surface showing raised worn relief details standing robed figure smaller figure object near lower side edge irregular slightly damaged small round hole near rim background plain white.