Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription AN NVS AVG - PIVS. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a child in her left, with two children standing at her sides, inscription AVG COS IIII. Date: 159–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0 mm, weight 22.40 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_233

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Nvs Avg - Pivs Reverse Pietas standing left holding globe outstretched right hand child two children standing sides inscription AVG COS IIII Date 159–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 22.40 g axis 0° round flat object uneven worn surface patina brown dark tones showing areas darker spotting slight greenish-black speckles irregular edge subtle variations texture across surface.