Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius

Art Institute of Chicago

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius

Roman, minted in Rome

Date
157-158
Medium
Silver
Culture
Roman Empire
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

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.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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