Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ON AVG PI–VS PP TR P XVIII. Reverse: Libertas stands left, holds a liberation cap (pileus) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, inscription LIBERTAS–COS II, in SC. Date: 154–155. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 21.35 g, axis 0°. Iconography: personifications, Antoninus Pius, Libertas.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_142

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription Avg Pi–Vs Pp Tr P Xviii Reverse Libertas stands left holds liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscription LIBERTAS–COS II Sc Date 154–155 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 21.35 g axis 0° Iconography personifications round weathered coin uneven dark surface showing worn raised silhouette standing human figure raised shape beside them coin's texture rough pitted areas lighter darker wear visible colors include dark brown black hints greenish-brown gray across surface.