Légende

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and an anchor in her left; inscription ANNO - A AVG, COS IIII in the section, SC in the fields. Iconography: Annona, ears of corn, anchors; personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; modi. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 24.07 g, axis 180 degrees.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A68_146

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (4.6Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Annona personification standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand anchor left inscription ANNO - Avg Cos Iiii section Sc fields Iconography ears anchors personifications head modi Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 24.07 g axis 180 degrees round worn metal object uneven edge showing mostly brown dark brown surface areas darker patina subtle reddish-brown hints surface bears raised worn relief standing figure draped flowing garments indistinct limbs suggestion shield curved object side faint marks shapes scattered figure.