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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath and drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP (all around). 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; legend TR POT X–C (all around). Date: 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_205

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Annona personification seated left holding ears corn right hand container grain modius horn plenty left legend TR POT X–C Date 150–151 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 32.0–32.5 mm weight 27.05 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing seated human figure profile facing left draped clothing outstretched arm figure sit chair raised back stylized shapes near lower left resemble foliage decorative elements coin's surface mottled dark brown lighter brown tones areas darker patina subtle highlights raised details background plain coin signs age small scratches irregularities rim.