Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP I. Reverse: Annona 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 grain (modius) in her left, legend TR POT X - X - COS III. Iconography includes Annona, personifications, ships, rudders, modius. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_057

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP I Reverse Annona stands leg prow ship holding long rudder right hand container ears grain modius left legend TR POT X - X - COS III Iconography includes Annona personifications ships rudders Date 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° worn round object metallic gray surface occupies center white background edges slightly irregular part small chip face displays indented relief two standing human figures profile softened contours shallow grooves suggesting drapery limbs Several areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights metal catches light appearance aged textured.