Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161, heir to the throne 138–161 — iconography: busts (portraits), paludamentum. Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius in a cloak (paludamentum) and laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III around. Reverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius in cloak (paludamentum), without headgear, facing right, inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS around, below the portrait SC. Date: 140–144. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object: coin; diameter 35.5–36.0 mm; weight 29.78 g; axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_037

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (4.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 heir throne 138–161 iconography busts portraits paludamentum Obverse Bust cloak laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse young Marcus Aurelius headgear facing right inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS portrait SC Date 140–144 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object coin diameter 35.5–36.0 mm weight 29.78 g axis 15° round worn metallic object dark brown copper patina showing uneven discoloration areas lighter brown black surface features raised profile person curly hair laurel- shape head edge irregular chips dents background plain white.