Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS. Reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a scepter in his right hand and supporting his head with his left hand, without legend, in SC. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 28.5–29.0 mm, weight 24.78 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_320

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS Reverse Securitas seated throne left holding scepter right hand supporting head left hand legend Sc Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 28.5–29.0 mm weight 24.78 g axis 180° worn round coin embossed profile person's head showing textured hair facial features low relief coin surface mottled brown dark brown areas golden bronze small patches green darker spots coin edge slightly irregular background plain white.