Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP · TR · P'. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and in her lowered right hand a torch with which she ignites a weapon. Reverse inscriptions: 'C·OS·II·II' with field marks 'PAX·AVG / S·C'. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 30.5–31.0 mm, weight 30.00 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_317

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs · Avg · Pivs · Pp · Tr · P Reverse Pax standing left holding cornucopia left hand lowered right hand torch ignites weapon Reverse inscriptions C·Os·Ii·Ii field marks Pax·Avg S·C Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 30.5–31.0 mm weight 30.00 g axis 15° circular worn metal object patina showing shades brown dark brown black surface uneven texture areas corrosion raised recessed sections forming faint central figure- relief surrounding irregular shapes rim slightly rounded darker spots appearance mottled rusty brown deep black tones.