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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP T I' all around. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, fields marked 'S C'. Iconography: Aequitas, cornucopia, scales. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–32.0 mm, weight 26.80 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_231

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp T I Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia fields marked S C Iconography scales Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–32.0 mm weight 26.80 g axis 345° round metal coin worn raised profile bearded figure showing defined brow nose lips chin hair laurel- feature surface textured pitted areas smooth wear irregular edges small chip rim coin displays mottled patina dark brown black patches lighter golden-brown highlighting worn spots.