Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR AN TO, all around. Reverse: Fortuna standing right, holding a long rudder on a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription TR POT XV —, all around; in SC fields. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; personification Fortuna; rudders; cornucopias. Date: 151–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: sestertius; 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_240

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR Reverse Fortuna standing holding long rudder globe right hand cornucopia left inscription TR POT XV SC fields Iconography personification Fortuna rudders cornucopias Date 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 30.0–31.5 mm weight 22.90 g axis 180 degrees round worn metal object irregular edge showing standing human figure low relief surface textured corroded areas darker brown black patches lighter coppery brown background white.