Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Reverse: Emperor in toga and veil standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand and a scroll in his left; inscription C OS IIII; in the fields S C. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 27.35 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_148

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse Emperor toga veil standing left holding patera tripod right hand scroll inscription C OS IIII fields S C Date 148–149 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 27.35 g axis 0° round worn coin uneven edge showing standing human figure low relief center figure sideways object hand hand rests near body surface patina areas pitting wear mottled shades brown reddish-brown hints greenish-brown background plain rim details softened corrosion.