Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath and cloak (paludamentum) facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP, COS III'. Reverse: Annona stands to the right; in her lowered right hand she holds ears of corn above a modius, in her left hand a cornucopia above a ship's prow, inscription 'ANNO - NA AVG' and 'SC'. Iconography: personifications, ears of corn, modius, cornucopias, ship's prow; motif: bust of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath and paludamentum. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 32.0–33.0 mm, weight 21.10 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_452

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust laurel wreath cloak paludamentum facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Cos Iii Reverse Annona stands right lowered right hand holds ears corn modius left hand cornucopia ship's prow Anno - Na Avg Sc Iconography personifications ears cornucopias motif bust Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 32.0–33.0 mm weight 21.10 g axis 30° round worn metal coin dark brown bronze patina showing areas lighter brown grayish highlights featuring raised worn profile person curly hair coin edge irregular visible crack surface pitting background coin white.