Caption

sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III; reverse: Apollo stands frontally, head turned left, holding a patera in his outstretched right hand and a lyre in his left, inscription APOLLI- AVGV-O, control marks S - C in fields; date: 140–144; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 34.5–35.0 mm; weight 28.95 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_466

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (1.8Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III reverse Apollo stands frontally turned left holding patera outstretched right hand lyre inscription APOLLI- AVGV-O control marks S - C fields date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 34.5–35.0 mm weight 28.95 g axis 180° round flat metal object worn relief portrait profile showing facial features decorated hair area surface irregular patches darker lighter corrosion areas flaking object displays rim beaded inner border traces raised edging Colors visible include dark brown rusty red muted green small areas black lighter brown appearance aged weathered uneven texture shallow incised details portrait.