Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend S AVG — PIV, II around. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius (container) in her right hand and an anchor in her left; inscription OS in a section and SC in fields. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modius, anchors; head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 30.0 mm, weight 18.90 g, axis 0°.
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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend S AVG — PIV, II around. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a modius (container) in her right hand and an anchor in her left; inscription OS in a section and SC in fields. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, modius, anchors; head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 30.0 mm, weight 18.90 g, axis 0°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend S AVG Piv Ii Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn modius container right hand anchor left inscription OS section Sc fields Iconography ears anchors Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.0 mm weight 18.90 g axis 0° round worn coin raised profile person's head showing hair small laurel leaf- detail near top surface textured uneven patches darker lighter brown small areas reddish-brown discoloration coin edge irregular slightly raised.

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