Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS · AVG. Reverse: personification of Hispania wearing a turret crown, standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long branch in her left; a rabbit at her feet left. Legends: IS around; COS II in section; SC in fields. Iconography: personifications, wreaths, rabbits. Roman Empire, 139. Coin: bronze; diameter 30.5–32.5 mm; weight 25.80 g; axis 180°.
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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 ONINVS · AVG. Reverse: personification of Hispania wearing a turret crown, standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long branch in her left; a rabbit at her feet left. Legends: IS around; COS II in section; SC in fields. Iconography: personifications, wreaths, rabbits. Roman Empire, 139. Coin: bronze; diameter 30.5–32.5 mm; weight 25.80 g; axis 180°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS · AVG Reverse personification Hispania wearing turret crown standing left holding wreath right hand long branch left rabbit feet left Legends Cos Ii section Sc fields Iconography personifications wreaths rabbits Roman Empire 139 Coin bronze diameter 30.5–32.5 mm weight 25.80 g axis 180° round worn metal coin predominantly brown surface patches green patina showing faint raised outline standing human figure center coin edge irregular dented surface areas darker brown lighter brown scattered green corrosion spots.

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