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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath and drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left; inscription C OS - IIII, SC in the fields. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 29.5–30.5 mm, weight 25.35 g, axis 165 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_368

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia inscription C OS - IIII Sc fields Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 29.5–30.5 mm weight 25.35 g axis 165 degrees circular metal object worn raised profile person's head relief shown right-facing profile textured mottled surfaces object displays range brown dark brown tones areas black patina lighter rusty brown spots rim slightly irregular darker interior areas shallow edges indented marks perimeter surface aged pitted uneven coloration subtle highlights metal smoother.