Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP; reverse: Italia sitting on a star-decorated globe to the left, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription TR·POT·COS·III with ITALIA in the field and S·C, dated 140–144, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 30.5–31.0 mm; weight 23.21 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A55_023

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP reverse Italia sitting star-decorated globe left holding cornucopia right hand scepter inscription TR·POT·COS·III Italia field S·C dated 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 30.5–31.0 mm weight 23.21 g axis 0° round metal object weathered uneven surface displaying group raised worn figures shapes across face object mix brown dark brown hints black patina lighter bronze tones raised areas thin darker rim edge.