Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III; reverse: Annona (personification) stands to the right, holding ears of corn above a modius in her lowered right hand and a cornucopia above a ship's prow in her left, inscription ANNO NA AVG in fields SC; date c. 140–144, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, bronze, diameter 32.0 mm, weight 28.55 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_134

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III reverse Annona personification stands holding ears corn modius lowered right hand cornucopia ship's prow left inscription ANNO NA AVG fields SC date c 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin bronze diameter 32.0 mm weight 28.55 g axis 15° round worn metal coin shown white background displaying raised profile bearded man facing curly hair tied ribbon back coin surface patina areas darker green brown black small spots reddish discoloration raised rim decorative elements edge.