Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ONINVS • AVG. Reverse: Personification of Hispania in a turret crown standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long branch in her left; a rabbit at her feet left; legend IS and SC; COS II. Date: 139. Material: bronze. Coin type: Roman sestertius; diameter 30.5–32.5 mm, weight 25.80 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; personifications; wreaths; rabbits.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_468

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47.6Mb (4.8Mb) / 13.6in x 13.6in / 4080 x 4080 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ONINVS • AVG Reverse Personification Hispania turret crown standing left holding wreath right hand long branch rabbit feet left legend Sc Cos Ii Date 139 Material bronze Coin type Roman sestertius diameter 30.5–32.5 mm weight 25.80 g axis 180° Iconography personifications wreaths rabbits circular object irregular edge shown white background appearing worn textured predominantly brown surface areas darker brown greenish discoloration showing surface pits scratches subtle raised contours suggest faint worn relief across face.