Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG PI·VS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a liberty cap (pileus) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, inscription likely referencing LIBERTOR/II. Iconography: personifications, staffs, pileuses; style: Roman imperial coin portraiture. Date: 143–144 CE. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object: silver coin; diameter c. 25.5–26.5 mm, weight 7.65 g, axis 180°.
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Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG PI·VS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a liberty cap (pileus) in his right hand and a staff (vindicta) in his left, inscription likely referencing LIBERTOR/II. Iconography: personifications, staffs, pileuses; style: Roman imperial coin portraiture. Date: 143–144 CE. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object: silver coin; diameter c. 25.5–26.5 mm, weight 7.65 g, axis 180°.

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Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG PI·VS PP TR P COS III Reverse Libertas standing left holding liberty cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscription referencing LIBERTOR Ii Iconography personifications staffs pileuses style Roman imperial coin portraiture Date 143–144 Ce Place Rome Roman Empire Object silver coin diameter c 25.5–26.5 mm weight 7.65 g axis 180° worn round object uneven rough surface irregular edges showing dark brown color areas lighter brown hints green faint vertical raised shape center surrounded textured patches.

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