Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the 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 is a container with ears of grain (modius), inscription 'TR POT XX - COS IIII'. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_037

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - 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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180 degrees round worn metal coin uneven edge dark gray color showing raised embossed figure seated chair draped garment figure faces sideways surrounded textured recessed areas subtle circular ridges lighter gray highlights raised surfaces darker gray shadows recessed parts.