Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription INVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXI. Reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns and two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia), inscription TEMPLVM DIV AV ... COS IIII ... S C. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 19.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_368

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52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription INVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXI Reverse facade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia inscription TEMPLVM DIV AV .. Cos Iiii .. S C Date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 19.05 g axis 0° round worn metal object uneven slightly dented edge visible crack near side showing mottled surface shades brown areas darker greenish discoloration smoother central area rougher textured outer regions.