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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR, COS IIII; Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding an ibex in his outstretched right hand and a long winged caduceus in his left, inscription FELI - CI - TAS A, marks S - C in fields. Iconography: Felicitas (personification), ibex, caduceus. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 24.78 g, axis 15°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR Cos Iiii Reverse Felicitas standing left holding ibex outstretched right hand long winged caduceus inscription FELI - CI - Tas A marks S - C fields Iconography personification Date 145–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 24.78 g axis 15° circular metal coin worn relief portrait profile showing short wavy hair beard laurel ribbon tied back coin surface uneven patina areas corrosion mottled patches brown dark brown green hints black raised features edges smoother slightly shinier compared recessed darker areas.