Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS IIII; Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding an ibex in her outstretched right hand and a long winged caduceus in her left, inscription FELIC·AS·AVG, control marks S·C in fields. Iconography: caduceus, ibex, personification Felicitas. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~30–31 mm, weight 25.3 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_469

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS IIII Reverse Felicitas standing left holding ibex outstretched right hand long winged caduceus inscription FELIC· ·Avg control marks S·C fields Iconography personification Felicitas Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~30–31 mm weight 25.3 g axis 195° circular metal coin worn textured surface shades brown dark brown bronze showing raised profile bearded man detailed hair facial features surrounded raised rim ring decorative markings coin areas darker patina lighter highlights uneven edges slightly irregular shape.