- Roman Empire silver denarius coin struck for Emperor Antoninus Pius (father of Marcus Aurelius).
- Minted at Rome, 3.55g, approx 18mm, RIC 260, RSC 1016.
- Dated issue (TR POT XX = 156/7 CE).
- Well struck with heavy flan, 3.55g.
- Superb portrait and detailed presentation of Annona.
- Lightly toned with luster.
- NGC Certified to AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5 (rare maximum subgrades).
- Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head of emperor facing right.
- Reverse: TR POT XX COS IIII, Annona standing right with foot on prow of ship, holding rudder and modius filled with grain.
- Annona (Latin annōna “corn, grain; means of subsistence”, from annus "year") is the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome.
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