Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription: AN NINVS AVG - PIVS PP I, P II. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship; in her right hand she holds a long rudder resting on a globe, in her left hand a container with ears of grain (modius). Legend: POT X, O, circumferential. Date: 156–158. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Diameter: 15.0–16.0 mm. Weight: 1.85 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_225

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Ninvs Avg - Pivs Pp I P Ii Reverse Annona personification stands leg prow ship right hand holds long rudder resting globe left hand container ears grain modius Legend Pot X O circumferential Date 156–158 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Diameter 15.0–16.0 mm Weight 1.85 g Axis 180 degrees worn round object irregular edge dark gray metallic showing raised recessed areas faint vertical central relief surface varied gray tones slightly rough texture subtle lighter darker patches small indentations.