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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius

A work made of silver.
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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

157-158

Artist:

Roman, minted in Rome

About this artwork

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.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius

Place

Roman Empire (Minted in)

Date  Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.

157 CE–158 CE

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Obverse: ANTONINVS AUG PIVS P P [IMP II] Reverse: TR POT [ XXI COS] IIII

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.6 cm (11/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1280

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