Sestertius - Antoninus Pius P M TR P COS II S C LIBERALITAS

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year139
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#540, OCRE#ric.3.ant.540
Obverse descriptionHead of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionAntoninus Pius, seated left on platform; before him, Liberalitas emptying cornucopiae into bosom of man standing right, below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS II S C LIBERALITAS
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Liberalitas. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate. Liberality.)
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MintageND (139)  - -
Catalog ID9359571700
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