Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P; fields S III. Reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand directed forward and a trophy on his shoulder with his left hand; fields S - C. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.5–31.5 mm, weight 26.50 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_308

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P fields S III Reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand directed forward trophy shoulder left hand fields S - C Date 145–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.5–31.5 mm weight 26.50 g axis 345° round worn object uneven textured surface showing mix reddish-brown brown patches darker greenish-blue tones areas lighter tan surface eroded edge irregular chipped spot surface displays raised pitted roughened areas suggesting heavy wear faint shallow raised forms contours visible across face.