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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIV. Reverse: Personification of the Tiber semi-reclining facing left; right hand rests on a ship, left hand holds a reed and rests on a vessel pouring water; legend SC. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter ~32.5–33.0 mm, weight 24.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_022

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIV Reverse Personification Tiber semi-reclining left right hand rests ship left hand holds reed rests vessel pouring water legend SC Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter ~32.5–33.0 mm weight 24.50 g axis 0° round worn metal coin dark brown green patina showing raised profile head laurel leafy wreath coin surface areas darker green corrosion exposed brown metal uneven slightly irregular rim faint raised details profile.