Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 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 SC; iconography includes ears of corn, modii, Annona (personification), personifications, ships, cornucopias; dated 140–144; Roman Empire, Rome; medium: coin (sestertius); diameter 29.0–30.0 mm; weight 19.85 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_451

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52.1Mb (3.6Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 Sc iconography includes ears modii Annona personification personifications ships cornucopias dated 140–144 Roman Empire Rome medium coin sestertius diameter 29.0–30.0 mm weight 19.85 g axis 345° round metal object worn surface showing standing human figure relief draped clothing object beside figure metal brown dark brown hints bronze color areas darker patina lighter wear.