Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS P, XI all around. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and an anchor in her left, inscription - NA AV all around, in a section, in SC. Iconography noted: ears of corn, Annona, modius, anchors, personifications. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 33.5–34.0 mm, weight 23.26 g, axis 0°. Fields dated 147–148.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_021

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (7.0Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS P Xi Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left inscription - NA AV section Sc Iconography noted ears anchors personifications Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 33.5–34.0 mm weight 23.26 g axis 0° Fields dated 147–148 worn round object uneven surface showing areas brown dark brown green hints yellowish-gold surface rough corroded texture patches smoother slightly shinier spots irregular raised indented areas shape slightly irregular edges.