Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Annona stands to the right, holding ears of corn above a modius with her lowered right hand and a cornucopia above a ship's prow in her left, legend A - NA AVG; in exergue SC. Iconography: ears of corn, modii, Annona (personification), personifications, ships, cornucopias. Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin (sestertius). Diameter: 29.0–30.0 mm. Weight: 19.85 g. Axis: 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_450

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P COS III Reverse Annona stands holding ears corn modius lowered right hand cornucopia ship's prow left legend - Na Avg exergue SC Iconography ears modii Annona personification personifications ships cornucopias Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin sestertius Diameter 29.0–30.0 mm Weight 19.85 g Axis 345° circular metal coin worn textured surface showing shades brown dark brown hints black featuring raised profile bearded man facing right wearing visible hair facial contours slightly irregular rim plain white background.