Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 145–161 CE. 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. 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, control marks S - C in fields. Bronze coin; diameter ~33.0–33.5 mm, weight 29.6 g, axis 0°. Roman Empire, Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_472

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 145–161 CE 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 legend FELI - CI - TAS AVG control marks S - C fields Bronze coin diameter ~33.0–33.5 mm weight 29.6 g axis 0° Roman Empire Rome circular worn metal coin weathered surface showing standing robed figure relief center object hand staff pole figure surrounding areas display raised recessed details mottled patches brown dark brown greenish-blue hints black patina coin edge irregular signs wear small surface pitting dark brown tones.