Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANONIVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVII' (sic); 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 'OS • IIII' all around; iconography includes ears of corn, personifications, ships; date c. 153–154; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_453

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39.9Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Anonivs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xvii sic reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship Os • Iiii iconography includes ears personifications ships date c 153–154 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round metallic object worn raised profile man's head relief showing facial features laurel- headpiece surface displays textured wear shallow engraving rim forming ring small raised shapes Visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights.