Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'AN, NVS AVG - PIVS PP, COS IIII'. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding an ibex in his outstretched right hand and a long winged caduceus in his left; inscription 'FELICITAS - AV'. Fields: S - C. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 21.05 g, axis 0°. Subjects/iconography: personifications, ibex, caduceus; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; Felicitas standing with an ibex and a caduceus.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_313

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Nvs Avg - Pivs Pp Cos Iiii Reverse Felicitas standing left holding ibex outstretched right hand long winged caduceus Felicitas - Av Fields S - C Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 21.05 g axis 0° Subjects iconography personifications Felicitas standing round worn metal object irregular edge showing patina brown dark brown greenish spots featuring raised faint outline standing human figure staff- vertical element beside areas darker corrosion patches smoother lighter brown surface distributed across object.