Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 156–157. 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 horn of plenty in both hands; in front of her a modius (container with ears of grain), inscription TR POT XX CO III. Roman Empire; minted in Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.40 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_043

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

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 ca 156–157 Obverse head emperor laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona seated holding horn plenty hands front modius container ears grain inscription TR POT XX CO III Roman Empire minted Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.40 g axis 0° worn round dark gray metal object irregular edge sits centered white background surface faint raised central figure worn patterns perimeter visible scratches small chips narrow crack bottom edge.