Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription A•ONINVS•AVG - PIVS. Reverse: Mars stands right, holds a spear in his raised right hand, rests his left hand on a shield standing on the ground; inscription - VLTORI, in SC. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 20.95 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_008

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription A•ONINVS•AVG - PIVS Reverse Mars stands holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield standing ground inscription - VLTORI Sc Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 20.95 g axis 0° worn circular metal object brown dark brown patina patches greenish discoloration showing raised profile person hair gathered back laurel- element surrounded uneven textured surface edge.