Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III; reverse: personification (Coin) standing left holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left, legend MONE - TA AVG, field letters S - C; date circa 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

Reference

LZT26A67_001

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (3.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III reverse personification Coin standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia legend MONE - TA AVG field letters S - C date circa 140–144 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter ~34.0–34.5 mm weight 27.50 g axis 0° round worn uneven edge small chipped section showing standing human figure relief center surface mottled patina dark green brown black tones small areas lighter green corrosion faint raised shapes contours surround figure white background.