Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP T (all around). Reverse: Victoria standing right, holding a trophy with both hands, inscription RA - TO (all around), control marks S - C in fields. Date: 143–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (sestertius); diameter 29.0 mm, weight 23.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_215

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52.1Mb (3.5Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP T Reverse Victoria standing holding trophy hands inscription RA - control marks S - C fields Date 143–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin sestertius diameter 29.0 mm weight 23.10 g axis 0° roughly circular worn object textured uneven surface showing mix brown dark brown black hints gray surface irregular patches mottling areas smoother slightly shinier look rougher matte edges rounded slight variations thickness contour object sits plain white background.