Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161), struck 140–144. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Genius of the Roman Senate standing left, holding a branch in the right hand and a scepter in the left, inscription GENIVS, control marks SC in fields. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin (bronze), diameter ~27.0–27.5 mm, weight 11.80 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_029

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (3.5Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 struck 140–144 Obverse head radiant crown facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Genius Roman Senate standing left holding branch right hand scepter inscription GENIVS control marks Sc fields Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter ~27.0–27.5 mm weight 11.80 g axis 0° round weathered object rough uneven surface showing dominant green color areas darker green brown faint raised shapes suggest standing figure center flowing vertical forms draped contours edge irregular slightly darker surface pitted textured details across .