Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS IIII around; reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding an ibex in his outstretched right hand and a long winged caduceus in his left; legend FELI - CI - TAS AVG around, fields S - C; iconography: ibex, Felicitas (personification), personifications, caduceuses; date: 145–161, Roman Empire; place: Rome; object: coin (sestertius); weight: 29.60 g; diameter: 33.0–33.5 mm; axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_471

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS IIII reverse Felicitas standing left holding ibex outstretched right hand long winged caduceus left legend FELI - CI - TAS AVG fields S - C iconography Felicitas personification personifications caduceuses date 145–161 Roman Empire place Rome object coin sestertius weight 29.60 g diameter 33.0–33.5 mm axis 0° circular metal object aged uneven surface showing profile relief bearded man facing right relief includes detailed hair tied back facial features surrounding field worn decorative elements raised rim colors visible brown dark brown greenish patina hints black gold-toned areas.