Caption

Sestertius; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) issuer; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II; reverse: Providentia stands left, stretches her right hand above a globe lying on the ground, holds a long scepter in her left hand, inscription TR, OT X, X - COS; fields S - C; dated 155–156; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 30.0–31.0 mm; weight 23.95 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_018

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (4.4Mb) / 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 inscription NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II reverse Providentia stands left stretches right hand globe lying ground holds long scepter left hand inscription TR Ot X X - Cos fields S - C dated 155–156 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 23.95 g axis 345° worn round coin raised profile bearded male facing showing textured hair facial features partially eroded surface mottled dark brown lighter brown tones patches greenish dark patina reddish-brown areas raised rim encircling edge.