Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer and depicted; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; Spes (personification) with flower attribute. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS · AV/IVS PP. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in her right hand, lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend TR P · III, in SC. Date: 140–144. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object: coin. Dimensions: diameter 26.5–27.0 mm, weight 9.60 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_042

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52.1Mb (3.2Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer depicted iconography head laurel wreath Spes personification flower attribute Obverse Head facing right legend ANTONINVS · AV Ivs Pp Reverse walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe legend TR P · III Sc Date 140–144 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object coin Dimensions diameter 26.5–27.0 mm weight 9.60 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven surface showing patches brown green patina darker greenish areas brighter coppery brown highlights irregular edges slightly raised rim mottled texture areas smooth wear rough corrosion.