Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS P; reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left, inscription - NA AV, in section, in SC. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, head of the emperor in laurel wreath, anchors, personifications, modius. Roman Empire, 147–148. Coin (bronze): diameter 33.5–34.0 mm, weight 23.26 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_022

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS P reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor left inscription - NA AV section Sc Iconography ears anchors personifications Roman Empire 147–148 Coin bronze diameter 33.5–34.0 mm weight 23.26 g axis 0° round worn object rough textured surface showing mix brown dark brown green hints black colors irregular raised indented areas patches greenish corrosion mottled brown tones edge slightly uneven rounded.