Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NVS AVG - PIVS. Reverse: Annona stands to the right with one foot on the prow of a ship, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a modius (container with ears of grain) in her left; inscriptions TR POT, X - , S IIII; control marks SC in fields. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.5 mm, weight 24.90 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_214

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NVS AVG - PIVS Reverse Annona stands foot prow ship holding long rudder right hand modius container ears grain left inscriptions TR POT X - S Iiii control marks Sc fields Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.5 mm weight 24.90 g axis 0° round worn metal coin raised profile center showing textured uneven surface areas dark brown black reddish-brown patina lighter brown highlights metal exposed several small spots mottled pinkish corrosion scattered across face.