Caption

Denarius (hybrid), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TRP XIIII. Reverse: Annona seated to the right, holding a cornucopia in both hands; in front on the ground a container (modius) with ears of corn, legend TR PO, - COS IIII. Iconography: ears of cornucopia, Annona (personification), personifications, horns of plenty. Date: after 155–157. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.25 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_033

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius hybrid Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TRP XIIII Reverse Annona seated holding cornucopia hands front ground container modius ears corn legend TR PO - Cos Iiii Iconography Annona personification personifications horns plenty Date 155–157 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.25 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object dark gray surface showing worn relief seated human figure high-backed chair figure holding leafy floral branch wearing draped clothing rounded vessel protruding elements sits near figure's feet series small raised dots form partial border lower edge image shades dark gray lighter gray highlights metal's texture.