Antoninus Pius; AE Sestertius; temple with Roma statue
Description:
Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 140-143 AD. Laureate head right / Dekastyle temple with statue of Roma seated facing within.
Diameter:
AE32 mm
Weight:
21,42 g
Grade:
F/F
Attribution:
RIC III 623 var (obverse legend break)
Commentary:
rare; mottled dark green and bronze patina, worn but still with some smaller details visible such as statue of Roma
History:
The temple of Roma and Venus on the Via Sacra was built in the period 121-136 AD.
Article Number:
042-02-04-41652