Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius
Ancient Roman
177–178
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (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 personification of Felicity is depicted standing, holding a caduceus and a sceptre.
