Caption

Denarius, 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 personified stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a container with ears of corn (modius) in her left, inscription TR POT X X COS IIII. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_052

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (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 personified stands leg prow ship holding long rudder right hand container ears corn modius left inscription TR POT X X COS IIII Date 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 195° circular metal object raised profile person's head relief showing facial features stylized hair surrounded ring raised decorative marks surface displays mix gray silver tones areas darker gray subtle greenish discoloration rim slightly irregular worn.