Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS 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 in the fields 'S - C'. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (bronze), diameter 31.5–33.5 mm, weight 24.30 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_005

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs - Pp Tr P Cos mint mark I Reverse personification standing left holding scales outstretched right hand cornucopia inscriptions M - Ta Avg fields S - C Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diameter 31.5–33.5 mm weight 24.30 g axis 330° circular weathered object uneven surface worn edges showing range dark brown tones patches reddish brown greenish spots small areas lighter brown surface pitted rough textures shallow irregular raised lines indentations suggesting worn relief faint curved vertical shapes near center.