Caption

Denarius (with a hole), 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', mintmark MP 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 - , S IIII'. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_487

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Keywords

Denarius hole Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp mintmark MP II Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship Tr Pot Xix - S Iiii Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 195° round metallic object dark gray silvery surface showing worn texture irregular edges featuring circular hole near edge faint raised recessed markings across face set plain white background.