Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the period 157 to 158 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Antoninus Pius became Consul for the fourth and last time on 1 Jan 145 AD. This, COS IIII on the reverse. In addition the reverse legend gives TR POT XXI, indicating the coin was struck during the period Pius held the Tribunician Powers for the tweny first time, 157 to 158 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II
Reverse Description
Annona standing facing left holding corn-ears above a modius with her right hand and an rudder which rests on a ship's prow with her left hand; around, TR POT XXI COS IIII
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
157-158 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.23 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.274
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 59 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
