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sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; pileus (attribute); Libertas (personification). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS, all around. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally, head turned to the right, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand, left hand outstretched, inscription LIBEI (or LIBE I) all around, control marks SC in the fields. Date: 153–154. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 31.0–32.0 mm, weight 21.25 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_280

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Keywords

sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography head laurel wreath pileus attribute Libertas personification Obverse Head right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Reverse stands frontally head turned holding liberation cap right hand left hand outstretched inscription LIBEI Libe I control marks SC fields Date 153–154 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 31.0–32.0 mm weight 21.25 g axis 30° round worn metal object weathered surface showing shades brown dark brown hints green reddish spots featuring faint raised profile person's head relief irregular edge.