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Denarius (with a hole), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP, MP II all around. 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 -, S IIII all around. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_486

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Denarius hole Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP Mp Ii Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship legend TR POT XIX - S Iiii Iconography ears personifications ships Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 195° worn metallic coin dark gray silver tone showing profile bearded man detailed hair laurel- headpiece irregular edges circular hole near right edge surface displays scratches dents areas lighter darker metallic sheen.