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Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, Æ Sestertius

148-149 AD

Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, Æ Sestertius
Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, Æ Sestertius
Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, Æ Sestertius
Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, Æ Sestertius
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Article code:  23-0130
Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). Æ sestertius. struck 148-149 AD,  Rome mint.

Obverse; laureate head right; ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII 
Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; COS IIII S C. 

Diameter: ± 33,2 mm
Weight: ± 22,24 g
Ref: RIC III 855. 

Condition: EF with pleasing smooth patina and bold portrait.

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Antoninus Pius: Roman Emperor from 138-161 AD and one of the 'Five Good Emperors'. His reign is notable for the internal peace and prosperity which allowed trade and commerce to flourish.
In 142 AD the Antonine Wall was built to protect the Roman frontier in Britain.
Antoninus was deeply devoted to his wife Faustina the Elder. After her death he had her deified and created a charity in her honour (Girls of Faustina) which assisted destitute girls of good family.
Upon his death, he left behind his successors a large surplus in the treasury.

Aequitas: During the Roman Empire, Aequitas as a divine personification was part of the religious propaganda of the emperor. She appeared on coins, holding a cornucopia and a balance scale (libra).

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze)
Country Roman Empire
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