Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right; legend: CAE HADR ANT - ONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Fortuna standing right, holding a long rudder resting on a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; legend: TR POT X, - COS IIII; mintmark SC in the fields. Date: 151–152. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter ca. 32.5–33.5 mm; weight 24.60 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_236

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52.1Mb (4.3Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Cae Hadr Ant - Oninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Fortuna standing holding long rudder resting globe right hand cornucopia left Tr Pot X - Cos Iiii mintmark SC fields Date 151–152 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter ca 32.5–33.5 mm weight 24.60 g axis 180° dark round coin worn raised edges textured surface showing profile portrait bearded person coin displays areas brownish rust lighter brown patina mixed dark gray black tones subtle decorative border following rim.