Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONAVGPI-VSPPTRPXVIII (variants recorded). Reverse: Libertas stands left, holds a liberty cap (pileus) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, inscription LIBERTAS–COSII, in SC. Date: 154–155. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter ~30.0–30.5 mm; weight 21.35 g; axis 0°. Iconography: personifications; attributes: laurel wreath, pileus, staffs.
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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONAVGPI-VSPPTRPXVIII (variants recorded). Reverse: Libertas stands left, holds a liberty cap (pileus) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, inscription LIBERTAS–COSII, in SC. Date: 154–155. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter ~30.0–30.5 mm; weight 21.35 g; axis 0°. Iconography: personifications; attributes: laurel wreath, pileus, staffs.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ONAVGPI-VSPPTRPXVIII variants recorded Reverse Libertas stands left holds liberty cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscription LIBERTAS–COSII Sc Date 154–155 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter ~30.0–30.5 mm weight 21.35 g axis 0° Iconography personifications attributes laurel wreath staffs round weathered coin uneven dark surface showing areas brown gray-green patina featuring worn raised profile person slight relief facing coin's edges irregular textured pitting mottled discoloration shades dark brown black muted green hints lighter brown.

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