Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right; legend A•ONINVS•AVG•PIVS•II. Reverse: Mars stands right, holds a spear in his raised right hand, rests his left hand on a shield standing on the ground; legend VLTORI • IN • SC. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, 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_009

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend A•ONINVS•AVG•PIVS•II Reverse Mars stands holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield standing ground legend VLTORI • • Sc Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 20.95 g axis 0° round worn metallic object uneven pitted surface showing shades brown darker brown object raised irregular rim faint shallow shapes across face create textured vertical curved patterns surface displays areas smoother brown rough mottled darker brown slight variations sheen small dents edge.