Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, Rome Mint, 152-153 AD – Annona

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Roman Imperial, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, AR Denarius (silver, 2.95g, 18.5mm), Rome Mint, 152-153 AD
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI; Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right
Rev: COS IIII; Annona standing front, head to left, holding grain ears in her right hand and resting left on modius set on ship
Ref: Cohen 290; RIC 221 Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF (beautifully toned)
Note: Antoninus Pius was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 138 to 161. He is remembered for his peaceful and prosperous reign, which was marked by stability, legal reforms, and a general absence of major military conflicts. Antoninus Pius continued the policies of his predecessor, Hadrian, and focused on the internal development of the Roman Empire, ensuring justice and welfare for his subjects. The obverse, featuring the laureate head of Antoninus Pius, emphasizes his honored status and virtues as emperor. The reverse, depicting Annona with symbols of the grain supply, highlights the importance of food security and the emperor’s role in ensuring the well-being of the Roman people. This coin exemplifies how Roman coinage was used to communicate and reinforce the values and achievements of the emperor, contributing to the broader narrative of his successful and peaceful reign.

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