Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, inscription AELIVS CAESA R COS all around. Reverse: Honos standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription H O N S all around, in SC. Date: circa 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 22.6 g; diameters 30.0–31.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_069

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.2Mb (3.8Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4017 x 4017 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare facing right inscription AELIVS CAESA R COS Reverse Honos standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia inscription H O N S Sc Date circa 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 22.6 g diameters 30.0–31.5 mm axis 180° round worn metal coin dark brown rusty patina showing profile relief person's head facing right head curly hair faint suggestion facial features areas darker brown reddish-brown small patches blackish discoloration across surface.