Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), circa 152–153. 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, in SC. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Bronze 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_279

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 circa 152–153 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 inscription - AVG COS IIII Sc Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Bronze coin diameter 32.5–34.0 mm weight 26.20 g axis 180° round aged metal coin dark brown black patina showing worn relief standing human figure object hand vertical staff spear smaller shape near figure's feet uneven rim edges.