Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona standing to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship; in her right hand a long rudder, in her left a container with ears of corn (modius); inscription TR POT X X COS IIII. Date: 156–157. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.5 mm. Weight: 3.10 g. Axis: 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_053

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona standing leg prow ship right hand long rudder left container ears corn modius inscription TR POT X X COS IIII Date 156–157 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium function coin denarius Diameter 16.5 mm Weight 3.10 g Axis 195° round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design standing human figure holding long vertical object surrounded irregular border faint raised shapes object primarily gray darker gray subtle greenish discoloration patina set plain white background.