Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; obverse inscription: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS 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; reverse inscription: ANNO - NA AVG with S C in fields. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; Annona; ships; cornucopias. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius); diameter 32.0 mm; weight 28.55 g; axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_135

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52.1Mb (3.3Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 head laurel wreath obverse inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Cos Iii Reverse Annona personification stands right holding ears corn modius lowered right hand cornucopia ship's prow left reverse inscription Anno - Na Avg S C fields Iconography ships cornucopias Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 32.0 mm weight 28.55 g axis 15 degrees round dark coin worn surface showing faint relief standing draped figure next low platform cylindrical object visible patina spots brown green tones areas lighter worn metal edges.