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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 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, field marks S - C; 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_467

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 field marks S - C date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 34.5–35.0 mm weight 28.95 g axis 180° round coin worn surface showing standing figure relief figure holding object hand wearing draped clothing coin surface areas dark brown green reddish patina lighter highlights raised details rough pitted texture edges lower right.