Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIV, XVI. Reverse: Indulgentia personified seated left, right hand stretched out, holding a long scepter in her left; legend DVLGEN, control letters SC. Roman Empire, Rome, c. 138–161. Coin: diameter ~31–32 mm, weight 20.81 g, axis 180°.
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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIV, XVI. Reverse: Indulgentia personified seated left, right hand stretched out, holding a long scepter in her left; legend DVLGEN, control letters SC. Roman Empire, Rome, c. 138–161. Coin: diameter ~31–32 mm, weight 20.81 g, axis 180°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIV Xvi Reverse Indulgentia personified seated left right hand stretched holding long scepter left legend DVLGEN control letters SC Roman Empire Rome c Coin diameter ~31–32 mm weight 20.81 g axis 180° worn circular coin uneven edge showing profile person facing surface mostly brown areas darker brown patches greenish-gray corrosion surrounding details subdued partially eroded coin matte slightly pitted texture.

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