Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona seated right, holding a cornucopia in both hands; in front a modius (container with ears of grain); inscription POT XX -, S IIII. Dated 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_038

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 Obverse head emperor laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona seated holding cornucopia hands front modius container ears grain inscription POT XX - S Iiii Dated 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface gray darker lighter patches raised profile face side view surrounding raised decorative markings small chips dents rim subtle scratches variations gray metal texture.