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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; 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, holding ears of corn above a modius in her lowered right hand and a cornucopia above a ship's prow in her left, inscription ANNO - NA AVG, in SC. Iconography: personifications, ears of corn, modius, Annona, paludamentum, ships, cornucopias. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 32.0–33.0 mm, weight 21.10 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_453

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse bust laurel wreath cloak paludamentum facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP Cos Iii reverse Annona stands right holding ears corn modius lowered right hand cornucopia ship's prow left inscription ANNO - NA AVG Sc Iconography personifications ears Annona ships cornucopias Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 32.0–33.0 mm weight 21.10 g axis 30° round worn coin dark brown bronze patina showing raised figure standing person long garment center faint outline head body draped cloth coin surface uneven texture slight discoloration areas darker brown hints greenish black tones irregular edge circumference.