Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and resting her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, legend TR POT XIX - COS III. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 2.30 g; axis 180°. Subjects/attributes: Annona (personification), ears of corn, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_484

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand resting container modius ship legend TR POT XIX - COS III Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.30 g axis 180° Subjects attributes personification ears personifications head ships round metallic object worn raised profile bearded person surrounded raised rim faint marks edge showing textures wear colors visible include gray dark gray hints black white background.