Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P[X]. Reverse: Pietas stands left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand and a child in her left, two children standing at her sides, inscription PIETATI - COS IIII, in S C. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 32.0–34.0 mm; weight 19.40 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_367

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P X Reverse Pietas stands left holds globe outstretched right hand child two children standing sides inscription PIETATI - COS IIII S C Date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 32.0–34.0 mm weight 19.40 g axis 180° round worn metal object rough textured surface showing dark brown black tones lighter brown patches faint raised shapes irregular indentations form central vertical element surrounding contours rim slightly uneven darker interior.