Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius
Ancient Roman
155–156
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.2 cm (1 5/16 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 head of Emperor Antoninus Pius, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the deity Libertas (Liberty) standing front, with head to the left. Her left hand rests on a sceptre and her right hand holds a pileus (cap).
