Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS' all around. Reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a scepter in his right hand and supporting his head with his left hand, in SC. Date: 145–161. Medium: Roman bronze coin. Dimensions: diameter ~28.5–29.0 mm, weight 24.78 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_321

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Cos Reverse Securitas seated throne left holding scepter right hand supporting left hand Sc Date 145–161 Medium bronze coin Dimensions diameter ~28.5–29.0 mm weight 24.78 g axis 180° round worn metal disk mottled surface shades brown dark brown touches green showing raised weathered relief seated human figure simple chair figure draped long garment positioned profile textured marks suggesting clothing folds chair slats set uneven pitted background darker lighter brown tones.