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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III; reverse: personification standing left holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left, inscription MONE - TA AVG, fields S - C. Dated 140–144. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin, diameter 34.0–34.5 mm, weight 27.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_500

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III reverse personification standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia inscription MONE - TA AVG fields S - C Dated 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 34.0–34.5 mm weight 27.50 g axis 0° round worn coin dark mottled surface showing shades brown dark green hints copper coin displays raised profile person visible hair facial contours irregular edges small chipped section set plain white background.