Caption

Sestertius of 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 XI. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and an anchor in her left, inscription including COS IIII and SC in the fields. Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, anchors. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter c. 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 21.05 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_363

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn modius right hand anchor inscription Cos Iiii Sc fields Iconography personification ears anchors Date 147–148 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter c 31.0–31.5 mm weight 21.05 g axis 330° round worn coin raised profile person facing showing hair facial features low relief coin surface mottled brown dark gray patina areas lighter bronze tones darker spots rim slightly irregular raised edge portrait signs wear smoothing.