Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius
144
Bronze
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Antoninus Pius, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels. On the back (reverse) Hygieia, the divine personification of health, is depicted standing. She faces left, with her right hand she feeds a serpent which is depicted on top of an altar. In her left hand she holds a rudder which is placed on top of a globe.
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