Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius / Anonna

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