Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: bust of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath and cloak (paludamentum) facing right, legend ONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III; reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils in her right hand and a scepter in her left, legend SA - LVS, control marks S - C in fields. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 31.5–32.0 mm, weight 26.93 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_013

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52.1Mb (4.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse bust laurel wreath cloak paludamentum facing right legend ONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils right hand scepter legend SA - LVS control marks S - C fields Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 31.5–32.0 mm weight 26.93 g axis 15° round worn coin- object shades brown bronze darker brown spots lighter highlights showing faint raised outline standing human figure nearby seated form rendered shallow irregular indentations scratches surface small pits scuffs uneven rim areas darker tarnish subtle greenish discoloration.