Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a container (modius), in her left hand an anchor; inscription ANNO - A AVG, COS IIII in the section, SC in the fields. Iconography: Annona, personifications, ears of corn, anchors; portrait/head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modi. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type/material: coin (sestertius). Dimensions/weight: diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 24.07 g, axis 180 degrees.
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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a container (modius), in her left hand an anchor; inscription ANNO - A AVG, COS IIII in the section, SC in the fields. Iconography: Annona, personifications, ears of corn, anchors; portrait/head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modi. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type/material: coin (sestertius). Dimensions/weight: diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 24.07 g, axis 180 degrees.

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