Caption

Dupondius; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, stretching her right hand above a globe lying on the ground, holding a long scepter in her left hand, inscription around. Date: 155–156. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin. Material/attributes: diameter ~24–25 mm, weight 11.20 g, axis 165°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_023

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.8Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3439 x 3439 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription Reverse Providentia standing left stretching right hand globe lying ground holding long scepter left hand Date 155–156 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin Material attributes diameter ~24–25 mm weight 11.20 g axis 165° round worn coin uneven edge featuring raised faintly detailed human figure relief center surface irregular patches darker lighter brown tones areas subtle greenish-brown patina small spots darker discoloration coin sits plain white background.