Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, legend TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP, RP XI, all around. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, C O - IIII all around, SC in fields. Iconography: personifications, Aequitas standing, cornucopias, scales; Antoninus Pius iconography. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 31.5–34.0 mm, weight 22.95 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_014

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP Rp Xi Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia C O - Iiii Sc fields Iconography personifications Aequitas standing cornucopias scales Antoninus Pius iconography Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin sestertius Measurements diameter 31.5–34.0 mm weight 22.95 g axis 180 degrees roughly circular flat object heavily pitted textured surface showing irregular raised recessed areas object worn uneven edges Visible colors include dark brown deep black lighter brown highlights surface catches light generally mottled weathered appearance.