Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issues for Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161), Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius, bare, facing right; inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS around. Reverse: Column with a statue of Antoninus Pius holding a scepter and an eagle; letters D O in fields, in SC. After 161 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 32.0–33.0 mm, weight 22.78 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_199

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issues Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse head bare facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Column statue Antoninus Pius holding scepter eagle letters D O fields Sc 161 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 32.0–33.0 mm weight 22.78 g axis 0° round dark object rough pitted surface shown white background object primarily deep black subtle variations dark gray across textured face faint shallowly incised vertical shape center connected horizontal base- form shallow worn marks central motif.