Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI'. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, and a scepter in her left hand, inscription '- AVG COS IIII' and 'SC'. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 32.5–34.0 mm, weight 26.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_278

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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 Xvi Reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils scepter left hand - Avg Cos Iiii Sc Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 32.5–34.0 mm weight 26.20 g axis 180° circular worn coin raised profile person's head surface mix dark brown black lighter brown patina mottled speckling smoother worn areas raised rim edges faintly visible decorative elements portrait.