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 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II'; 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 'TR POT XIX - COS IIII'; iconography includes head of the emperor, ears of corn, personifications, modius, ships; date: 155–156; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_480

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52.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Imp Ii reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship Tr Pot Xix - Cos Iiii iconography includes ears personifications ships date 155–156 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180 degrees small round metallic object dark gray black patina showing worn relief standing human figure center circular raised border surface rough textures lighter silver highlights raised areas.