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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Annona stands 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 a container with ears of grain (modius); inscription POT X O circumferential. Iconography: Annona, modius, personifications, ships, rudders. Date: 156–158. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 15.0–16.0 mm, weight 1.85 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Annona stands leg prow ship right hand long rudder resting globe left container ears grain modius inscription POT X O circumferential Iconography Annona personifications ships rudders Date 156–158 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function coin denarius Measurements diameter 15.0–16.0 mm weight 1.85 g axis 180 degrees worn round coin uneven edge featuring raised profile person surface textured wear shallow relief details facial features hair metallic dark gray silver tones areas slightly lighter gray raised surfaces darker gray recessed areas background plain white.