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Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius

155-156
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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).

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