Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona seated to the right, holding a cornucopia in both hands; in front of her a container with ears of grain (modius), inscription POT XX – S IIII. Date: 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_039

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona seated holding cornucopia hands front container ears grain modius inscription POT XX – S IIII Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 0° circular metal object worn surface uneven edge showing raised relief seated human figure standing figure beside them object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas faint darker patches surface recessed background white.