Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a radiant crown facing right, legend 'AVG PI - VS PP TR P XXII'. Reverse: Facade of a temple with eight columns and a statue of the Divine Augustus in the middle, inscription 'AED' in the COS IIII section. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 24.5–25.5 mm, weight 14.17 g, axis 345°.
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Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a radiant crown facing right, legend 'AVG PI - VS PP TR P XXII'. Reverse: Facade of a temple with eight columns and a statue of the Divine Augustus in the middle, inscription 'AED' in the COS IIII section. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 24.5–25.5 mm, weight 14.17 g, axis 345°.

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Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown facing right legend Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Xxii Reverse Facade temple eight columns statue Divine Augustus middle inscription Aed COS IIII section Date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 24.5–25.5 mm weight 14.17 g axis 345° roughly circular slightly irregular flat object worn pitted surface shades brown darker brown faint greenish spots showing subtle variations reddish-brown ochre tones edges rounded uneven surface faint vertical marks textured areas suggesting wear.

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