Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing right, holding two ears of corn in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; on the ground at left a container (modius) and at right the stern of a ship, inscription AN NO-NA AVG; fields marked SC. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, modius, ships, personifications. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 25.0–26.5 mm; weight 10.30 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_238

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Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR Reverse Annona personification standing right holding two ears corn right hand cornucopia left ground container modius stern ship inscription No-Na Avg fields marked Sc Iconography ears ships personifications Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 25.0–26.5 mm weight 10.30 g axis 180° round worn metal object rough uneven surface showing mix dark brown black reddish-brown colors object slightly irregular edge textured central area patches lighter reddish-brown darker blackish-brown suggesting raised recessed areas across face.