Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR'. Reverse: personification of Italy seated on a globe decorated with stars facing left, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a scepter in her left; legend 'ITALIA' in the exergue, control letters 'S - C' in the fields. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin type: bronze coin (sestertius). Diameter 31.5 mm; weight 21.70 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_058

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr Reverse personification Italy seated globe decorated stars left holding cornucopia right hand scepter legend Italia exergue control letters S - C fields Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin type bronze coin sestertius Diameter 31.5 mm weight 21.70 g axis 165° worn round metal coin raised profile person showing facial features hair low relief surface pitted uneven areas darker corrosion smoother lighter wear coin displays mix brown dark brown black tones patches lighter bronze rim slightly irregular wear consistent edge.