Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, legend AV PIVS PP IMP II (all around). Reverse: Providentia standing left, stretching her right hand above a globe on the ground, holding a long scepter in her left hand, legend POT XIX – COS II (all around), field marks S – C. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (bronze): diameter ~24.0–24.5 mm, weight 11.90 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_225

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52.1Mb (3.3Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Head radiant crown facing right legend AV PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Providentia standing left stretching right hand globe ground holding long scepter left hand legend POT XIX – COS II field marks S – C Date 155–156 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter ~24.0–24.5 mm weight 11.90 g axis 345° round worn object uneven textured surface shades brown dark brown small darker spots slight greenish-blue specks photographed white background.