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Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing right, holding two ears of corn in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; on the ground left a container (modius), right the stern of a ship, inscription AN NO - NA AVG; control letters in fields SC. Date: 140–144. Roman Imperial coin, Rome. Coin: diameter 25.0–26.5 mm, weight 10.30 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_239

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Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR Reverse Annona personification standing right holding two ears corn right hand cornucopia left ground left container modius stern ship inscription No - Na Avg control letters fields SC Date 140–144 Roman Imperial coin Rome Coin diameter 25.0–26.5 mm weight 10.30 g axis 180° round worn coin dark brown copper patina showing raised central figure standing arms extended draped garments coin surface irregular darker areas lighter copper highlights slightly uneven edge small nick side.