Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR AN - TO. Reverse: Fortuna standing right, holding a long rudder on a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend TR POT XV - and SC in fields. Iconography: personifications, Fortuna; rudders; cornucopias. Date: 151–152. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin. Measurements: diameter 30.0–31.5 mm; weight 22.90 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_239

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR - Reverse Fortuna standing holding long rudder globe right hand cornucopia left legend TR POT XV - Sc fields Iconography personifications rudders cornucopias Date 151–152 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin Measurements diameter 30.0–31.5 mm weight 22.90 g axis 180 degrees worn round object resembling raised profile person's head relief surface uneven patina texture visible wear small pits edges irregular slightly dented colors visible include dark brown lighter brown hints black muted copper tones.