Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AV, IVS PP TR PX, I all around; reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a child in her left, with two children standing at her sides, inscription PIETA, VG C, II all around, IN SC; dated 158–159; Roman Empire; struck in Rome; bronze coin; diameter 29.5 mm (another measurement 34.1 mm), weight 22.19 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_166

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV Ivs Pp Tr Px I reverse Pietas standing left holding globe outstretched right hand child two children standing sides inscription PIETA Vg C Ii Sc dated 158–159 Roman Empire struck Rome bronze coin diameter 29.5 mm another measurement 34.1 mm weight 22.19 g axis 0° circular worn metal object uneven edge showing patina brown dark green gray tones standing human figure relief visible near center column- form beside smaller kneeling seated figure nearby surface textured mottled areas darker lighter brown patches greenish corrosion faint raised shapes perimeter suggesting worn decorative elements.