Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AV - S PP IMP II'. Reverse: Annona (personification) seated right, holding a horn of plenty in both hands; in front of her is a container with ears of grain (modius); legend 'TR POT XX - COS IIII'. Date: 156–157. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Material: (denarius). Diameter: 16.0 mm. Weight: 3.50 g. Axis: 210 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_028

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Av - S Pp Imp Ii Reverse Annona personification seated right holding horn plenty hands front container ears grain modius Tr Pot Xx - Cos Iiii Date 156–157 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin Material denarius Diameter 16.0 mm Weight 3.50 g Axis 210 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing detailed curly hair facial features silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter highlights raised edges rim irregular slightly chipped places.