Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_211

License type

Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 156–157 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscribed ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP I Reverse Annona seated right holding cornucopia horn plenty hands front modius container ears grain inscribed TR POT X S Iiii Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° small round object worn textured surface shades dark gray metallic gray sits white background object irregular edge shallow raised indented patterns suggest faint central figure surrounding shapes areas slightly lighter gray highlighting worn contours.