Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands to the right with one leg 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; legend TR POT XX COS IIII; S C in fields. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter c. 30–31 mm, weight 24.99 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_314

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Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (3.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Annona personification stands leg prow ship holding long rudder right hand modius container ears grain left legend TR POT XX COS IIII S C fields Date 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter c 30–31 mm weight 24.99 g axis 0° round dark coin worn surface showing raised profile person relief coin displays uneven edges areas lighter brownish wear dominant dark gray black patina subtle highlights brown faint traces lighter gray pronounced.