Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscribed NINVS AVG·PIVS PP·TR·VII; reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a pileus (liberation cap) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, inscribed LIBERTAS·COS·III and SC. Date: 153–154 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0–31.5 mm, weight 24.35 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_473

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52.1Mb (3.4Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath right inscribed NINVS AVG·PIVS PP·TR·VII reverse Libertas standing left holding pileus liberation cap right hand staff vindicta inscribed LIBERTAS·COS·III Sc Date 153–154 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–31.5 mm weight 24.35 g axis 0° round dark brown nearly black coin medallion worn textured surface showing faint raised image standing human figure draped flowing garments long staff rod edges irregular slightly rough surface displays patches lighter brown wear small pitted areas.