Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIV, XVI all around. Reverse: Indulgentia seated left, right hand stretched out, holding a long scepter in her left; inscription DVLGEN all around; in the exergue SC. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~31–32 mm, weight 20.81 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_095

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIV Xvi Reverse Indulgentia seated left right hand stretched holding long scepter inscription DVLGEN exergue SC Date 152–153 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~31–32 mm weight 20.81 g axis 180° circular worn object rough pitted surface showing mix brown dark brown black greenish faint reddish tones edges slightly irregular scuffs discoloration surface several darker patches mottled spots areas finish eroded faint raised recessed shapes suggesting worn detail.