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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), personifications (iconography): Libertas; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath (iconographic); pileus (attribute); staffs. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, ONINVS AVG - VS PP TR P XVIII all around. Reverse: Libertas stands left, holds a liberation cap (pileus) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, LIBERTAS - , OS, all around, in SC. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (sestertius). Dimensions: diameter 30.0–32.0 mm, weight 23.35 g, axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_477

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 personifications iconography Libertas head laurel wreath iconographic pileus attribute staffs Obverse Head right Oninvs Avg - Vs Pp Tr P Xviii Reverse stands left holds liberation cap right hand staff vindicta Libertas - Os Sc Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin sestertius Dimensions diameter 30.0–32.0 mm weight 23.35 g axis 15 degrees round worn coin dark brown black patina showing lighter brown highlights featuring faint raised outline standing figure center holding long vertical object surface uneven textured rough edges small areas reddish discoloration set white background.