Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 140–144. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI – VS PP TR. Reverse: Italy personified seated on a globe decorated with stars facing left, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a scepter in her left; legend TALIA in the exergue, control marks S – C in the fields. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 31.5 mm, weight 21.70 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_059

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 140–144 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI – VS PP TR Reverse Italy personified seated globe decorated stars left holding cornucopia right hand scepter legend TALIA exergue control marks S – C fields Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5 mm weight 21.70 g axis 165° round worn metal coin mottled surface showing shades brown dark brown hints black coin's edges slightly irregular surface textured pitted areas shallow raised shapes suggesting eroded design coin aged uneven coloring patches darker corrosion lighter brown highlights.