Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP I. Reverse: Annona (personification) seated to the right, holding a horn of plenty in both hands, in front of her a container (modius) with ears of grain, legend TR POT X S IIII. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_210

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP I Reverse Annona personification seated holding horn plenty hands front container modius ears grain legend TR POT X S IIII Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° circular metallic object aged worn surface showing raised profile human head relief facing right edge object uneven slightly irregular surface color predominantly dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle darker patches recessed areas faint raised decorative elements ridges perimeter texture looks rough pitted signs wear background plain white.