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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 PI-VS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Annona (personification) 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, legend ANNO-, G, in SC. Fields. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 32.0 mm; weight 25.83 g; axis 195°. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modius, ships, cornucopia; personifications; head of Antoninus Pius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_454

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52.1Mb (4.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR P COS III Reverse Annona personification stands lowered right hand holds ears corn modius left hand cornucopia ship's prow legend ANNO- G Sc Fields Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 32.0 mm weight 25.83 g axis 195° Iconography ears ships personifications round coin worn raised relief showing profile person's facing right detailed hair laurel- wreath coin surface uneven texture areas corrosion Predominant colors visible brown green darker brown edges lighter brown highlights raised areas patches green patina across face lower edge background plain white.