Caption

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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_145

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Annona personification standing left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand anchor inscription ANNO - Avg Cos Iiii section Sc fields Iconography personifications ears anchors portrait head 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 round metal coin worn profile bearded person facing showing facial features laurel leaf- head ornament surface mottled dark brown bronze hints reddish-brown darker grayish spots uneven edges areas wear patina.