Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription INVS AVG PI–VS PP TR (around). Reverse: Victoria stands to the right holding a trophy with both hands, inscription M ERA– (around), fields S–C. Roman Empire, Rome, dated 143–144. Coin; diameter 31.5 mm, weight 23.70 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_060

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50.5Mb (5.2Mb) / 14.0in x 14.0in / 4201 x 4201 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription INVS AVG PI–VS PP TR Reverse Victoria stands right holding trophy hands inscription M ERA– fields S–C Roman Empire Rome dated 143–144 Coin diameter 31.5 mm weight 23.70 g axis 0° worn round metal object uneven textured surface showing patches brown dark brown reddish-brown green hints black surface irregular raised recessed areas areas discoloration slightly irregular rim small chips edge.