Archaeology — Roman; 145-161; Reece Period 7 (Antonine I)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 138-161. The back of the coin depicts the emperor. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 145-161.
Obv: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, facing right. Obv inscription: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P. Rev: Antoninus, advancing left in a quadriga, holding an eagle tipped sceptre in his left hand. Rev inscription: COS IIII SC in exergue.
Ref: RIC III (1930), p.124, no.767a
Condition: F/F-.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- GPO75[1422]<796>
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Antoninus Pius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 145-161; Reece Period 7 (Antonine I)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 35 mm, WT 26.64 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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