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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.45.29
People
Antoninus Pius, Roman (r. 138 - 161 CE)
Title
Sestertius of Antoninus Pius, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
147-148 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196117

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
23.58 g
Die Axis
11
Denomination
sestertius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI
  • inscription: reverse: [ANN]ONA AVG
    COS IIII in exergue
    SC in l. and r. fields

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.45.29
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
obverse: Head, laureate, r.; reverse: Annona, draped, standing l., holding two corn-ears and poppy, l., and holding anchor on ground in l. hand

Verification Level

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