Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona (personification) seated right, holding a horn of plenty in both hands; in front of her a modius (container with ears of grain), inscription TR POT XX - COS IIII. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight 2.80 g. Axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_036

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - PP IMP II Reverse Annona personification seated right holding horn plenty hands front modius container ears grain inscription TR POT XX - COS IIII Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.80 g Axis 180° dark gray circular metal object irregular edge showing wear featuring raised profile bearded man detailed hair facial features surrounded textured surface variations faint raised decorative elements background plain white object areas lighter darker gray patina.