Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription S AVG ... V S PP (obverse); Libertas stands left, holds a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, inscription SC (reverse). Dated 154–156, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 27.0–28.5 mm, weight 18.55 g, axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_235

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (3.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 head laurel wreath right inscription S AVG .. V S Pp obverse Libertas stands left holds liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta left inscription SC reverse Dated 154–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 27.0–28.5 mm weight 18.55 g axis 15 degrees dark round worn object uneven surface irregular edges showing mottled mix black dark brown greenish muted yellow tones faint raised areas shallow depressions suggest low-relief pattern across face.