Caption

sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII; reverse: Pietas standing left holding two children, two more children at her sides, inscription PIETATI - A, CO, IIII, in SC; date 160–161; Roman Empire, Rome; coin (sestertius); diameter 31.5–33.0 mm; weight 25.30 g; axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_070

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Keywords

sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII reverse Pietas standing left holding two children two children sides inscription PIETATI - A Co Iiii Sc date 160–161 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 31.5–33.0 mm weight 25.30 g axis 15 degrees round metal coin worn raised profile man's head showing short hair laurel ribbon tied back surface textured pitted areas wear patina coin's rim slightly irregular bears decorative markings edge shallow Colors visible include dark brown rusty brown patches greenish oxidation lighter brown highlights raised areas background plain light isolating coin.