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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; personifications; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; pileus (attribute) of Libertas. 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, in her right hand she holds a liberation cap (pileus), her left hand stretched out in front of her, inscription LIBE I (all around), in the fields SC. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 31.0–32.0 mm, weight 21.25 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_281

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications iconography head laurel wreath pileus attribute Libertas Obverse Head right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Reverse stands frontally head turned right hand holds liberation cap left hand stretched front inscription LIBE I fields SC Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin sestertius Measurements diameter 31.0–32.0 mm weight 21.25 g axis 30° round worn metallic object brown greenish patina showing faint raised outline standing human figure arms slightly extended background mottled brown darker greenish spots object's edges irregular areas darker brown hints reddish-brown.