Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P, P XXII'; reverse: emperor in toga and veil standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand and a scroll in his left, inscriptions around; dated 158–159, Rome, Roman Empire; coin; diameter 32.5–33.0 mm, weight 25.67 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_164

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg - Pivs P P Xxii reverse toga veil standing left holding patera tripod right hand scroll inscriptions dated 158–159 Rome Roman Empire coin diameter 32.5–33.0 mm weight 25.67 g axis 0° round worn object uneven pitted surface irregular edges showing mix brown dark brown greenish golden tones surface patches lighter golden discoloration darker brown areas noticeable crack running near center edge varied rough textures small raised recessed areas.