Roman — 138-161
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin of Emperor Antoninus Pius, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 138-161. The back of the coin probably depicts Moneta, the female personification of riches and wealth. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 138-161.
Obv: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, facing right. Obv inscription: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS [PP]... . Rev: Moneta(?), standing left, holding scales(?) in her right hand and a cornucopia in the left. Rev inscription: Illegible, SC in field.
Ref: BMC IV (1968), p.201, c.f.1253.
Condition: VG.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N372
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Antoninus Pius, -
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- Production date:
- 138-161
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 31 mm, WT 25.4 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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