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Sestertius with head of Antoninus Pius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 147–148
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33.5 mm. Weight: 27.76 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number62.564
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right.
ANTONINVSAVG PIVSPPTRPXI
Reverse: Annona, draped, stands looking left, holding ears of corn in right hand, over modius, and in left hand, an anchor.
ANNO NAAVG In field: S C in ex.: COSIIII
ANTONINVSAVG PIVSPPTRPXI
Reverse: Annona, draped, stands looking left, holding ears of corn in right hand, over modius, and in left hand, an anchor.
ANNO NAAVG In field: S C in ex.: COSIIII
ProvenanceBy 1962: with Hesperia Art, 2219 St. James Place, Philadelphia 3, Pa.; June 6, 1962: purchased by MFA from Hesperia Art for $ 12.50