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 IMP CAES T AEL HADRIANVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Annona (personification) seated left, holding ears of corn in her lowered right hand above a modius and a cornucopia in her left hand, legend XV COS. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 30.0–31.5 mm, weight 25.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_228

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right legend IMP CAES T AEL HADRIANVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Annona personification seated left holding ears corn lowered right hand modius cornucopia left hand legend XV COS Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 30.0–31.5 mm weight 25.10 g axis 180° circular metal coin worn relief profile person's head facing showing facial features hair laurel headband coin's surface aged uneven areas wear pitting patina shades dark brown black bronze hints reddish-brown greenish tones edges.