Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a palm branch in her left; field marks RI - TA, /, - C. Date: 143–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 30.5–31.0 mm, weight 19.90 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_024

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52.1Mb (3.8Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath outstretched right hand palm branch field marks RI - TA - C Date 143–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin sestertius diameter 30.5–31.0 mm weight 19.90 g axis 30° round worn metal object mottled surface showing patches brown dark brown black areas lighter golden-brown top layer abraded edges irregular small missing segment edge slightly chipped central area raised textured profile pitted flaking surfaces surrounded rim also wear roughness object aged uneven coloration golden-brown.