Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - IVS 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 resting on a globe, in her left hand a container with ears of corn (modius), inscription TR POT X - X - COS IIII. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_055

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - IVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona standing leg prow ship right hand long rudder resting globe left hand container ears corn modius inscription TR POT X - X - COS IIII Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface shown white background coin's edges slightly irregular surface raised weathered reliefs suggest outline standing figure draped cloth variations tone darker gray recessed areas lighter gray raised highlights.