Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of the emperor in a laurel wreath and drapery, facing right; legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Roma personified seated left, holding a spear in her right hand and a parazonium resting on a shield in her left; legend TR POT XIIII — COS IIII; in the fields S · C. Date: 150–151. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 33.0 mm, weight 25.99 g; axis 180°.
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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of the emperor in a laurel wreath and drapery, facing right; legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Roma personified seated left, holding a spear in her right hand and a parazonium resting on a shield in her left; legend TR POT XIIII — COS IIII; in the fields S · C. Date: 150–151. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 33.0 mm, weight 25.99 g; axis 180°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust laurel wreath drapery facing right legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Roma personified seated left holding spear right hand parazonium resting shield left legend TR POT XIIII Cos Iiii fields S · C Date 150–151 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 33.0 mm weight 25.99 g axis 180° round metallic coin photographed white background showing raised profile bearded man facing right wearing draped garment surface coin worn areas darker lighter brown patina small dark spots rim ring raised detailing.

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