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Antoninus Pius 138-161. Aureus 19 mm 154 Rome. Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XI / LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII Lictor as Liberalitas, standing facing, holding coin counter and fasces with axe. RIC 229vgl.; GOLD, extremely fine
only six other specimen known; terrific portrait and graceful depiction of the Lictor
The depiction of the Lictor on the reverse of this splendid Aureus is remarkable, as the Lictor is not shown in his actual function as protector of the emperor but in that of Liberalitas, the personification of the emperors` largesse.
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| Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Antoninus Pius |
| Reign | 138-161 |
| Denomination | Aureus |
| Date | 154 |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Gold |
| Condition | extremely fine |
| Catalogue | RIC 229vgl. |
| Catalogue 2 | Calicó 1583 |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Item Number | 79934 |
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