Code: 11669
This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius, of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at Rome between 144 - 148 AD
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI, "Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time" laureate head right
Reverse: COS IIII, "Consul for the fourth time" Annona standing left, holding corn ears and placing left hand on modius set upon prow of galley.
VF – Good VF
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 138 - 161 AD (minted at Rome between 144 - 148 AD)
SIZE: 18mm diameter
WEIGHT: 3.55 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC III, 163; RSC 286;
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. London