Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription AN NVS AVG PI - VS PP, VIII; reverse: Libertas stands left, holds a liberation cap (pileus) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, inscription LIB, AS - CO S IIII in SC fields; dated 154–155, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, diameter ~29.0–29.5 mm, weight 20.90 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_470

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath right inscription Nvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Viii reverse Libertas stands left holds liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscription LIB - Co S Iiii SC fields dated 154–155 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter ~29.0–29.5 mm weight 20.90 g axis 180 degrees round dark coin raised profile bearded man facing profile detailed hair laurel wreath- headband coin surface worn slightly glossy areas small scratches coin's color mainly dark brown black lighter greenish brown patina spots rim.