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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius

152

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Antoninus Pius, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right. On the back (reverse), the goddess Annona- the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome- is depicted standing and holding ears of corn.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium