Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath and drapery on the left shoulder facing right, inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR A - NTONINVS AVG PIVS PP; reverse: Annona (personification) seated left, holding ears of corn in her right hand over a container with grain (modius) and a horn of plenty in her left, inscriptions TR POT X, - C, and ANONNA AV in section, field marks S - C; dated 150–151; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin (sestertius); diameter 32.0–32.5 mm; weight 27.05 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_204

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR - Ntoninvs Avg Pivs Pp reverse Annona personification seated left holding ears corn right hand container grain modius horn plenty left inscriptions TR POT X - C Anonna Av section field marks S - C dated 150–151 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin sestertius diameter 32.0–32.5 mm weight 27.05 g axis 180° round metal coin raised profile man showing short curly hair beard visible ear coin surface worn smooth areas darker lighter patches brown bronze tones darker patina recessed areas raised rim surrounds edge ring raised decorative elements portrait background highest points relief lighter brown.