Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Bronze coin (Roman, c. 140–144). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P COS, mint mark I around. Reverse: personification standing left, holding scales in his outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in his left; inscriptions M - TA AVG and S - C in the fields. Diameter c. 31.5–33.5 mm; weight 24.30 g; axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_004

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (5.2Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Bronze coin c 140–144 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P COS mint mark I Reverse personification standing left holding scales outstretched right hand cornucopia inscriptions M - TA AVG S - C fields Diameter c 31.5–33.5 mm weight 24.30 g axis 330° round worn coin raised profile person's head showing hair facial features low relief coin's surface rough pitted areas corrosion spotting visible colors include dark brown reddish-brown patches lighter brown purple-tinged spots small greenish areas edge rim slightly irregular texture aged uneven.