Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius
Ancient Roman
145–161
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Antoninus Pius, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.On the back (reverse), the emperor is shown standing with a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left.
