Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; iconography: branches, personifications, Honos, cornucopias. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, legend A[?]ELIVS CAESA[?]. Reverse: Honos stands left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend H O N S, in SC. Date: ca. 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 22.6 g; diameter 30.0–31.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_070

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Rights managed

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47.0Mb (3.6Mb) / 13.5in x 13.5in / 4052 x 4052 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 iconography branches personifications Honos cornucopias Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering right legend A Elivs Caesa Reverse stands left holding branch right hand cornucopia left legend H O N S Sc Date ca 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 22.6 g diameter 30.0–31.5 mm axis 180° round worn metallic disk uneven surface showing areas corrosion patina shades dark brown black reddish-brown hints greenish-brown faint raised relief indented central figure surrounding shapes smoother worn edges patches darker oxidation concentrated near side top bottom areas.