Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AV[...]S PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand and rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription TR POT XIX - COS. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 15.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_481

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV S Pp Imp Ii Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship inscription TR POT XIX - COS Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 15.0–16.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 195° round metallic object worn surface shown white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas surface embossed human figure standing wearing long draped garment head covering arm extended side arm lowered raised decorative marks figure following curve edge irregular slightly chipped places texture aged uneven.