Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ONINVS AVG PI COS III. Reverse: Libertas stands left, holds a pileus (liberation cap) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, legend LIBE… S–C. Personifications. Coin, Roman Empire, dated 143–144. Diameter ~25–26 mm, weight 9.05 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_063

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ONINVS AVG PI COS III Reverse Libertas stands left holds pileus liberation cap right hand staff vindicta legend LIBE… S–C Personifications Coin Roman Empire dated 143–144 Diameter ~25–26 mm weight 9.05 g axis 0° circular worn object uneven rough texture showing shallow raised areas depressions predominantly dark brown black patches lighter brown rusty tones set plain white background.