Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor with a laurel wreath to the right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP'. Reverse: Emperor in toga and veil standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand and a scroll in his left, with legends 'VO, DEC III' and 'COS IIII' in a section. Iconography: emperor with veil, tripods, paterae. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, mint: Rome. Coin type: sestertius; diameter 29.5–31.0 mm; weight 22.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_364

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Rights managed

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52.9Mb (4.1Mb) / 14.3in x 14.3in / 4298 x 4298 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Reverse Emperor toga veil standing left holding patera tripod right hand scroll legends Vo Dec Iii Cos Iiii section Iconography tripods paterae Date 158–159 Roman Empire mint Rome Coin type sestertius diameter 29.5–31.0 mm weight 22.50 g axis 180° round worn object uneven edge showing textured surface shades brown darker brown black patches subtle areas reddish purplish tint surface irregular marks scuffs shallow depressions faint raised profile shape visible background.