Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription Aequitas/IIII, letters SC in the fields. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (bronze): diameter 30.0–32.5 mm, weight 23.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_286

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia inscription Aequitas Iiii letters SC fields Date 148–149 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.0–32.5 mm weight 23.40 g axis 180° round metallic object worn raised profile person right-facing profile showing facial features neck surrounded decorative border surface varied tones brown dark brown hints greenish patina areas darker shadowing lighter brown highlights faint irregular edge wear.