Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription A TONINVS · AVG PIVS P; reverse: she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus standing to the right, inscription TR POT · COS III, in the SC episode; dated 140–144; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 31.5–32.5 mm; weight 27.15 g; axis 0°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A53_012

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (3.7Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Toninvs · Avg Pivs P reverse -wolf suckling Romulus Remus standing inscription TR POT · COS III SC episode dated 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 31.5–32.5 mm weight 27.15 g axis 0° round worn coin raised profile bearded man uneven textured surfaces areas corrosion visible colors include brown reddish-brown dark brown patches yellowish-brown small spots darker greenish discoloration coin edge irregular slightly rough relief portrait surrounding details smoothed wear.