Légende

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS PIVS' (abbreviated), VG - PIVS P, XVIII all around. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, C O, III all around. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, personifications, modius, ships. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin. Measurements: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.02 g, axis 180 degrees.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A68_445

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

39.9Mo (910.5Ko) / 31.6cm x 31.6cm / 3736 x 3736 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Pivs abbreviated Vg - Pivs P Xviii Reverse Annona personification stands left holds ears corn right hand rests left container modius standing ship C O Iii Iconography ears head personifications ships Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin Measurements diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.02 g axis 180 degrees single worn metallic coin shown white background mainly dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised edges details irregular slightly jagged edges coin's surface features raised profile person's head textured hair facial hair rendered low relief neck upper shoulder area visible shallow scratches dents coin's face rim subtle variations tone dark gray lighter gray metal catches light.