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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS PP TR P. Reverse: Pax standing left; in his left hand a horn of plenty, in his lowered right hand a torch with which he ignites a weapon; inscription COS - II - II and field marks PAX - AVG / S - C. Date: 145–161. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter approx. 30.5–31.0 mm; weight 24.00 g; axis 345°., A round, worn coin shown against a white background with a profile of a person's head facing right; the coin's surface is dark brown to black with lighter brown and greenish patina in places, and it has textured, scratched areas and uneven edges.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_460

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS PP TR P Reverse Pax standing left left hand horn plenty lowered right hand torch ignites weapon inscription COS - II - II field marks PAX - AVG S - C Date 145–161 Place origin Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter approx 30.5–31.0 mm weight 24.00 g axis 345° round worn coin shown white background profile person's head coin's surface dark brown black lighter brown greenish patina places textured scratched areas uneven edges.