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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 157–158. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NVS AVG - PIVS PP IM. Reverse: Annona standing left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a container (modius), in her left hand a rudder leaning against a ship; inscription TR POT XXI - S IIII, fields SC. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 28.5–29.0 mm, weight 17.38 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_339

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 157–158 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NVS AVG - PIVS PP IM Reverse Annona standing left right hand holds ears corn container modius left hand rudder leaning ship inscription TR POT XXI - S IIII fields SC Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–29.0 mm weight 17.38 g axis 180° single round worn coin patina shades brown dark brown black hints green purple coin surface raised figure standing center indistinct details rough texture surrounded faint rim scattered raised markings shapes edge coin edge slightly irregular uneven color wear.