Caption

sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII; reverse: Pietas standing left, holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, inscribed PIETATI - A, CO, IIII and in SC fields; dated 160–161; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_071

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Keywords

sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII reverse Pietas standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides inscribed PIETATI - A Co Iiii SC fields dated 160–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 31.5–33.0 mm weight 25.30 g axis 15 degrees worn round object rough uneven surface shades brown dark brown small areas greenish patina showing faint raised outline standing human figure center subtle forms perimeter suggesting additional shapes edges irregular slightly darker interior appearance matte aged.