Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS 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. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, struck in Rome. Coin; diameter c. 30–31 mm, weight 23.55 g, axis 180°.
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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS 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. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, struck in Rome. Coin; diameter c. 30–31 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 Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Cos Iiii Reverse Securitas seated throne left holding scepter right hand supporting left hand Sc Date 145–161 Roman Empire struck Rome Coin diameter c 30–31 mm weight 23.55 g axis 180° round worn coin mottled dark green brown surface showing raised central design seated figure block- seat draped clothing relaxed posture arm resting near extended coin edge irregular slightly darker traces lighter green brown patina across surface.

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