Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius
157-158
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. The prow of a ship is visible behind her.
Silver