Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - P TR P COS IIII. Reverse: Securitas (personification) stands left, holds a long scepter in his right hand and supports his left hand on a column, inscription SECVRITAS - PVBLICA, in SC fields. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 25.5–26.0 mm, weight 10.45 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_337

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Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - P TR P COS IIII Reverse Securitas personification stands left holds long scepter right hand supports left hand column inscription SECVRITAS - PVBLICA SC fields Date 145–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 25.5–26.0 mm weight 10.45 g axis 0° round worn metal coin dark brown copper patina raised weathered outline standing human figure holding long staff figure draped flowing garments faces slightly side coin's rim decorated row small dots irregular marks edge surface areas darker brown nearly black oxidation alongside brighter copper highlights raised details greenish spots corrosion background coin white.