Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP, RP XI, all around. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription C O , - IIII all around, SC in fields. Iconography: personifications, Aequitas standing, cornucopias, scales, Antoninus Pius iconography. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.5–34.0 mm, weight 22.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_015

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP Rp Xi Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia inscription C O - Iiii Sc fields Iconography personifications Aequitas standing cornucopias scales Antoninus Pius iconography Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5–34.0 mm weight 22.95 g axis 180° worn round object rough pitted surface showing mix dark brown black tones lighter brown highlights object irregular edge shallow central raised area vertical ridge branching shapes appearing textured mottled.