Caption

Sestertius; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P. Reverse: Pax stands left, holds a branch in his outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in his left; inscription AX·AVG, field marks S·C. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: coin (sestertius). Diameter: 29.0–30.0 mm. Weight: 21.45 g. Axis: 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_007

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Rights managed

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47.5Mb (4.0Mb) / 13.6in x 13.6in / 4073 x 4073 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P Reverse Pax stands left holds branch outstretched right hand cornucopia inscription AX·AVG field marks S·C Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium coin sestertius Diameter 29.0–30.0 mm Weight 21.45 g Axis 315° round worn metal object uneven edge showing patina brown green darker green spots small areas blackish discoloration surface textured pitted faint raised shapes contours suggest worn relief across face.