Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI – VS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: personification standing left, holding scales in his outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend MONE – TA AVG, fields marked S – C. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire. Material: coin. Diameter: 34.0–35.0 mm. Weight: 28.95 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_002

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (4.2Mb) / 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 ANTONINVS AVG PI – VS PP TR P COS III Reverse personification standing left holding scales outstretched right hand cornucopia legend MONE – TA AVG fields marked S – C Date 140–144 Roman Empire Material coin Diameter 34.0–35.0 mm Weight 28.95 g Axis 0° round dark coin worn textured surface showing signs age small areas lighter brown discoloration featuring faint raised profile person center raised circular border recessed areas edge colors dark gray black spots brown.