Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Providentia standing left, stretching her right hand above a globe on the ground, holding a long scepter in her left hand, legend 'R POT XX - COS IIII', control marks S - C in fields. Date c. 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (bronze), diameter approx. 23.0–25.0 mm, weight 10.90 g, axis 150°. Iconography: Antoninus Pius; radiant crown, scepters, globe (attribute); personification Providentia.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_320

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.8Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius r 138–161 Obverse Head radiant crown facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left stretching right hand globe ground holding long scepter left hand R Pot Xx - Cos Iiii control marks S - C fields Date c 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter approx 23.0–25.0 mm weight 10.90 g axis 150° Iconography scepters attribute personification Providentia round worn coin- object uneven edge showing raised weathered figure profile holding long staff surface mottled dark brown greenish reddish tones glossy highlights raised areas shallow indentations textured irregularities.