Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIV around; reverse: personification of the Tiber semi-reclining facing left, right hand resting on a ship, left hand holding a reed and resting on a vessel pouring water, legend SC around; dated 140–144; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 32.5–33.0 mm; weight 24.50 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_023

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIV reverse personification Tiber semi-reclining left right hand resting ship left hand holding reed resting vessel pouring water legend SC dated 140–144 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 32.5–33.0 mm weight 24.50 g axis 0° round dark coin- object worn surface showing raised relief reclining human figure holding curved linear incised details figure object displays patina dark green brown black lighter brown edges small areas wear.