Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS · AVG. Reverse: She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus standing to the right, inscription TR P, I all around, in the SC. Iconography: animals; Romulus and Remus (mythology); head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date/episode: 140–144. Period/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object: coin; diameter 32.5 mm; weight 29.50 g; axis 0 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_069

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52.1Mb (4.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

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 Iconography animals Remus mythology head Date episode 140–144 Period place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object coin diameter 32.5 mm weight 29.50 g axis 0 degrees circular worn metal object uneven textured surface showing patches brown dark brown reddish-brown hints black gold tones object raised low-relief depiction animal curved back head lowered positioned horizontal line surrounding surface marked irregular discoloration areas abrasion.