Sestertius, posthumous issues for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuers). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS NTONINVS all around. Reverse: Column with a statue of Antoninus Pius holding a scepter and an eagle, legend IVO PIO all around, in SC, after 161. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 25.60 g, axis 0°.
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Sestertius, posthumous issues for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuers). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, legend DIVVS NTONINVS all around. Reverse: Column with a statue of Antoninus Pius holding a scepter and an eagle, legend IVO PIO all around, in SC, after 161. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 25.60 g, axis 0°.

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Sestertius posthumous issues Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 issuers Obverse head covering facing right legend DIVVS NTONINVS Reverse Column statue Antoninus Pius holding scepter eagle legend IVO PIO Sc 161 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 25.60 g axis 0° round worn metal coin uneven edge showing raised profile bearded person textured curly hair facial features low relief surface patches dark green brown reddish tones areas darker lighter patina raised dotted border near rim.

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