about ancient nomos
Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 153 AD
Antoninus Pius
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Emperor Antoninus Pius facing right.
Reverse: Goddess Annona standing, holding grain with hand on modius over prow.
LEGEND
Obv: ANTONINVUS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, Laureate bust of bearded Antoninus Pius facing right. Rev: COS IIII, Goddess Annona standing facing with head turned left, holding ears of grain and resting hand on modius atop of prow.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Denarius. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 3.50 grams. Mint: Rome. Date: 153 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage III, 231; RSC 291.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution