Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS IIII'; reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a scepter in his right hand and supporting his head with his left hand, in SC; iconography includes personifications and scepters. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (sestertius). Diameter: 30.0–31.0 mm. Weight: 23.55 g. Axis: 180°.
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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS IIII'; reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a scepter in his right hand and supporting his head with his left hand, in SC; iconography includes personifications and scepters. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (sestertius). Diameter: 30.0–31.0 mm. Weight: 23.55 g. Axis: 180°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Cos Iiii reverse Securitas seated throne left holding scepter right hand supporting left hand Sc iconography includes personifications scepters Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin sestertius Diameter 30.0–31.0 mm Weight 23.55 g Axis 180° round metal object worn raised profile bearded person side view showing textured hair laurel leaf- ornament surface aged patches green dark brown patina small areas lighter brown object edge irregular background white.

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