Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (posthumous), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) (issuer), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing right, inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS around. Reverse: Altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, O O in fields, in SC. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 24.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_205

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Rights managed

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52.9Mb (4.1Mb) / 14.3in x 14.3in / 4298 x 4298 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 posthumous Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing right inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS Reverse Altar pair doors finial form horns O O fields Sc 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 24.70 g axis 0° round worn coin raised profile person facing right showing facial features hair low relief coin surface uneven areas darker lighter brown patina blackish spots edge slightly irregular rounded.