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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — iconography: personifications, Victoria, trophies. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription INVS AVG PI - VS PP TR all around. Reverse: Victoria stands to the right, holding a trophy with both hands; mintmark in fields S - C. Date: 143–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 31.5 mm; weight 23.70 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_061

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography personifications Victoria trophies Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription INVS AVG PI - VS PP TR Reverse Victoria stands holding trophy hands mintmark fields S - C Date 143–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.5 mm weight 23.70 g axis 0° round worn coin uneven rim showing raised partially eroded figure relief elongated form indications wings drapery extending upper body suggestion arm raised side surface pitted corroded irregular patches rough texture Colors visible include various shades brown dark brown greenish patina areas reddish-brown muted yellow background similarly mottled aged small areas lighter darker discoloration across coin.