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Sestertius with bust of Antoninus Pius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 140–144
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33.5 mm. Weight: 24.38 gm. Die Axis: 5
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number68.709
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
ANTONINVSAVGPI VSPPTRPCOSIII
Reverse: Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius seated left on platform. At left and right, soldier (or lictor) standing.
S.C (in exergue)
ANTONINVSAVGPI VSPPTRPCOSIII
Reverse: Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius seated left on platform. At left and right, soldier (or lictor) standing.
S.C (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1968: with Spink & Son Ltd., 5, 6, & 7 King Street, St. James's, London, S.W. 1; purchased by MFA from Spink & Son Ltd., November 13, 1968