Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG...VS PP TR P XVIII' (all around). Reverse: Libertas stands left, holds a liberation cap (pileus) in right hand and a staff (vindicta) in left, legend 'LIBERTAS...' and 'S C' (all around). Iconography: personifications, Libertas, head of Antoninus Pius in laurel wreath, pileus, staffs; Antoninus Pius iconography. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter ~30.0–32.0 mm, weight 23.35 g, axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_476

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (4.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg...Vs Pp Tr P Xviii Reverse Libertas stands left holds liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta S C Iconography personifications staffs Antoninus Pius iconography Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin sestertius Measurements diameter ~30.0–32.0 mm weight 23.35 g axis 15° round worn coin raised profile bearded figure facing showing textured hair facial features low relief surface uneven pitted areas smoother wear coin displays dark brown black patina hints lighter brown small traces greenish oxidation rim irregular slightly thicker places faint suggestion decorative elements edge.