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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