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dupondius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — iconography: radiant crown; personifications; scepters; globe (attribute); Providentia. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription 'AV' - PIVS PP IMP II all around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, stretching her right hand above a globe on the ground, holding a long scepter in her left hand, inscription POT XIX - COS II all around; field marks S - C. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (dupondius). Measurements: diameter 24.0–24.5 mm, weight 11.90 g, axis 345°.

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dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography radiant crown personifications scepters globe attribute Providentia Obverse head facing right inscription Av - Pivs Pp Imp Ii Reverse standing left stretching right hand ground holding long scepter left hand inscription POT XIX - COS II field marks S - C Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin Measurements diameter 24.0–24.5 mm weight 11.90 g axis 345° round worn coin textured uneven surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure primarily brown darker brown areas lighter highlights background plain white.