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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTO S AVG PI - PP TR P COS IIII around. Reverse: Felicitas (personification) standing left, holding an ibex in her outstretched right hand and a long winged caduceus in her left; inscriptions - CIT - AS - AV - G around, fields S - C. Iconography: Felicitas, ibex, caduceus. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 30.5–31.0 mm, weight 24.78 g, axis 15°.

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LZT26A67_307

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTO S AVG PI - PP TR P COS IIII Reverse Felicitas personification standing left holding ibex outstretched right hand long winged caduceus left inscriptions - CIT - - Av - G fields S - C Iconography Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 30.5–31.0 mm weight 24.78 g axis 15° single round object rough uneven surface worn edges showing dark brown black patina hints green lighter brown surface irregular raised recessed areas forming faint vertical curved ridges shallow depressions object centered plain white background.