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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XIIII'. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'C - OS - IIII', field marks 'S - C'. Date: 150–151 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 32.0–32.5 mm, weight 22.05 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_208

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Xiiii Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia C - Os - Iiii field marks S - C Date 150–151 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 32.0–32.5 mm weight 22.05 g axis 165° roughly circular flat object worn textured surface showing indistinct raised profile head relief surface displays mix brown dark brown rusty reddish muted black tones patches lighter brown occasional darker spots edges rounded irregular.