Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 140–144. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Salus (personification) standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, and a scepter in her left hand, legend A - LVS - AVG, fields S - C. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 30.0–32.5 mm, weight 24.30 g, axis 345°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_019

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (3.7Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 140–144 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III Reverse Salus personification standing left holding patera altar snake coils scepter left hand legend - Lvs - Avg fields S - C Roman Empire Rome Coin sestertius diameter 30.0–32.5 mm weight 24.30 g axis 345° round worn object rough textured surface showing mix dark green dark brown hints rust-colored tones edges slightly irregular darker surface subtle raised indented areas small lighter flecks.