Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI'. Reverse: Indulgentia seated left, right hand stretched out, holding a long scepter in her left; legend 'DVLGE S IIII' with mintmark 'SC'. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter ca. 30–32 mm, weight 22.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_276

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xvi Reverse Indulgentia seated left right hand stretched holding long scepter Dvlge S Iiii mintmark Sc Date 152–153 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter ca 30–32 mm weight 22.90 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile person's head center showing facial features relief hair details coin surface uneven pitted texture areas darker lighter wear visible colors include dark green brown hints reddish-brown black across surface coin edge irregular slightly uneven thickness subtle rim perimeter appearance aged corroded mottled patches color.