Caption

Dupondius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription 'VS AVG - P' all around. Reverse: Temple with two columns; in the center on a pedestal (cippus) stands a statue of the emperor in a toga, inscription 'OS -' all around. Iconography: radiant crown, Antoninus Pius — statues, ancient temples, emperor in toga, cippi. Date: 157–159. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object: coin (dupondius). Measurements: diameter 24.0 mm; weight 11.16 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_158

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Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription Vs Avg - P Reverse Temple two columns center pedestal cippus stands statue toga Os - Iconography statues ancient temples cippi Date 157–159 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object coin dupondius Measurements diameter 24.0 mm weight 11.16 g axis 0° round worn object uneven slightly irregular edge showing mottled surface shades brown dark green surface areas smoother lighter brown mixed darker almost black patches greenish corrosion faint shallow raised depressed shapes suggesting central arch- form scattered irregular marks across face.