Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTO- VS (around). Reverse: Securitas seated left on a chair made of crossed cornucopias, holding a scepter in her right hand and resting her left elbow on the chair, inscription TR POT XX (around), SC in the section. Iconography: personifications, scepters, cornucopias. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (bronze): diameter 31.0 mm, weight 23.30 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_153

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTO- VS Reverse Securitas seated left chair crossed cornucopias holding scepter right hand resting left elbow inscription TR POT XX Sc section Iconography personifications scepters cornucopias Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 31.0 mm weight 23.30 g axis 165° round worn metal object irregular edge mostly brown surface showing areas darker brown hints reddish-brown muted green patina surface textured pitted faint shallow raised shapes contours suggesting previous markings background plain white.