Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS · AVG; reverse: she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus standing to the right, inscription TR P, I and SC; subject: animals, Romulus and Remus (mythology); iconography: Antoninus Pius; date/episode: 140–144; culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; medium/function: coin; coin dimensions: diameter 32.5 mm, weight 29.50 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_068

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS · AVG reverse -wolf suckling Romulus Remus standing inscription TR P I Sc subject animals Remus mythology iconography date episode 140–144 culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome medium function coin coin dimensions diameter 32.5 mm weight 29.50 g axis 0 degrees worn circular metal object raised profile person's head showing textured hair facial features surface patches rough corrosion flaking revealing mix brown dark brown reddish greenish tones darker edges areas lighter brown raised details remain background pale white object.