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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Sestertius of Antoninus Pius
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius

Place CreatedRome, Lazio, Italy
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Antoninus Pius
Date148-149 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Thomas K. Glenn
Dimensions13/16 oz., 1 1/4 in. (23.7 g, 3.2 cm)
Object numberX.0001.037
Label TextObverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, with laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right

Reverse: COS IIII S C, with draped figure of Aequitas standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left
ProvenanceEx coll. Thomas K. Glenn (1868-1946), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 12