Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP IMP II. Reverse: Annona personified stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a container with ears of grain (modius) in her left, inscription TR POT XX - COS IIII; mintmark SC in fields. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 24.99 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_315

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP IMP II Reverse Annona personified stands leg prow ship holding long rudder right hand container ears grain modius left inscription TR POT XX - COS IIII mintmark SC fields Date 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 24.99 g axis 0° dark round coin uneven edge shown white background coin surface worn textured visible raised recessed areas forming faint figure center looks standing person holding long object another seated crouched form nearby coin subtle variations color dark brown black hints rusty brown lighter grayish highlights raised details.