Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_154

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 156–157 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTO-VS Reverse Securitas seated left chair formed crossed cornucopias holding scepter right hand resting left elbow chair inscription TR POT XX SC section Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.0 mm weight 23.30 g axis 165° round worn object irregular edge metallic aged showing mottled surface brown dark brown greenish-brown hints reddish tones surface uneven texture areas smoother wear patches rougher corrosion faint raised shapes suggesting central figure surrounding patterns darker shadowed perimeter lighter worn spots near top.