Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS - AVG PIV'. Reverse: The emperor in a toga and veil stands left, holding a patera above a tripod with a bull lying behind it; in his left hand he holds a scroll, inscription 'VOTA SOL - DEC II' and 'OS III' in a section, 'SC' in fields. Date: 157–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter ~30.5–31.0 mm, weight 24.25 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_300

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58.0Mb (4.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs - Avg Piv Reverse toga veil stands left holding patera tripod bull lying left hand holds scroll Vota Sol - Dec Ii Os Iii section Sc fields Date 157–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter ~30.5–31.0 mm weight 24.25 g axis 345° round worn coin raised profile person showing facial features outline hair neck surface mottled corroded texture areas darker lighter patina coin displays irregular spots discoloration shallow raised patterns edge suggest decorative elements Visible colors include dark brown greenish-brown hints reddish-brown dark green.