Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius 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. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, personifications, modius, ships, cornucopia. Date: 140–144. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 32.0 mm; weight 25.83 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_455

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 Iconography ears personifications ships Date 140–144 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin sestertius Measurements diameter 32.0 mm weight 25.83 g axis 195° round worn coin rough uneven surface showing patches green brown patina coin displays faint upright figure center long robe outstretched arms several shallow raised shapes rim suggesting decorative elements colors visible brown dark brown hints black metal edge darker slightly irregular.