Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Annona standing to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship; in her right hand a long rudder resting on a globe, in her left hand a modius of ears of corn; inscription in exergue, in S C. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 28.5–29.0 mm, weight 17.38 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_152

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Annona standing leg prow ship right hand long rudder resting globe left hand modius ears corn inscription exergue S C Date 157–158 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–29.0 mm weight 17.38 g axis 180° circular worn object rough uneven surface showing shades dark brown black hints lighter brown greenish spots surface irregular textured patches darker areas suggesting raised recessed regions faint curved vertical shapes visible across face outer edge appearing slightly irregular darker interior areas.