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 without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS around. Reverse: altar with two doors and a finial in the form of horns, inscription S C around. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 23.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_200

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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 covering drapery left shoulder inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse altar two doors finial form horns inscription S C 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 23.00 g axis 0° round dark brown metal coin showing worn raised profile bearded man facing right coin surface mottled texture areas darker brown near-black patina lighter brown highlights raised features subtle greenish-brown spots rim slightly irregular portrait detailed hair facial contours shadowed recesses smoother worn areas.