Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P. Reverse: Salus standing left; in her right hand she holds a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, in her left hand an inverted rudder, inscription C OS - III I, control letters S - C in the fields. Iconography: head of the emperor, snakes, altars, rudders, Salus (personification), personifications. Date: 145–161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 32.0–34.0 mm, weight 23.35 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_327

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P Reverse Salus standing left right hand holds patera altar snake coils left hand inverted rudder inscription C OS - III I control letters S - C fields Iconography snakes altars rudders personification personifications Date 145–161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin sestertius Measurements diameter 32.0–34.0 mm weight 23.35 g axis 0° round worn metal object rough uneven surface showing shades brown dark brown reddish-brown hints greenish patina edges irregular slightly raised central area displays faint standing human- figure subtle raised contours surrounding indistinct shapes textures.