Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS ANTONINVS. Reverse: Column with a statue of Antoninus Pius holding a scepter and an eagle, in fields D O, in SC. After 161 CE; Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 32.0–33.0 mm, weight 22.78 g, axis 0°. Issuers: Lucius Verus (130–169; emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; emperor 161–180).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_198

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Obverse head Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 covering facing right legend DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Column statue Antoninus Pius holding scepter eagle fields D O Sc 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 32.0–33.0 mm weight 22.78 g axis 0° Issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 emperor 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 worn round object rough pitted surface dark gray nearly black tones showing faint raised profile person facing edge irregular texture varies slightly smoother areas heavily corroded granular sections subtle lighter gray highlights raised contours darker shadowed depressions across surface.