Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Coin (Roman, Rome), 148–149. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII'. Reverse: elephant walking to right, legend 'MVNIFICENTIA AVG', with 'COS IIII / SC' in field. Diameter ~26.0–26.5 mm, weight 12.52 g, axis 180°.
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Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Coin (Roman, Rome), 148–149. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII'. Reverse: elephant walking to right, legend 'MVNIFICENTIA AVG', with 'COS IIII / SC' in field. Diameter ~26.0–26.5 mm, weight 12.52 g, axis 180°.

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Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Coin Rome 148–149 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xii Reverse elephant walking Mvnificentia Avg Cos Iiii Sc field Diameter ~26.0–26.5 mm weight 12.52 g axis 180° round weathered coin raised profile person facing center showing textured surface worn details coin's edges irregular slightly chipped displays mix dark brown black hints greenish patina across surface.

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