Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P, 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, without legend; fields marked S - C. Date: 145–161 CE, Roman Empire. Coin (Rome); diameter 30.5–31.5 mm, weight 26.50 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_309

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53.4Mb (5.4Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4322 x 4322 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P S Iii Reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand directed forward trophy shoulder left hand legend fields marked S - C Date 145–161 Ce Roman Empire Coin Rome diameter 30.5–31.5 mm weight 26.50 g axis 345° circular weathered object uneven pitted surface showing mix reddish brown dark brown greenish black tones surface textured raised areas indentations rough edges visible chip side faint irregular shapes contours suggest worn patterns across face subtle variations color material corroded abraded.