Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 140–144. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P CO. Reverse: Italy personified seated on a globe decorated with stars facing left, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription ITALIA, control marks S·C in fields. Roman Imperial coin; diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 25.45 g, axis 15°.
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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 140–144. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P CO. Reverse: Italy personified seated on a globe decorated with stars facing left, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription ITALIA, control marks S·C in fields. Roman Imperial coin; diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 25.45 g, axis 15°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 140–144 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P CO Reverse Italy personified seated globe decorated stars left holding cornucopia right hand scepter inscription ITALIA control marks S·C fields Roman Imperial coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 25.45 g axis 15° round worn coin dark green patina patches brown lighter green showing raised profile seated draped figure right holding staff small object textured areas corrosion smoother worn surfaces rim.

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