Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a modius (grain measure) standing on a ship, inscription OS - IIII. Dated 153–154. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_454

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 Obverse head emperor laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P XVII Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand resting modius grain measure ship inscription OS - IIII Dated 153–154 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray surface occupies center image coin slightly irregular edge faint raised relief forming rough outline standing human figure indistinct shapes background plain white visible colors dark gray white surrounding area.