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sestertius (forgery?), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; Indulgentia (personification); personifications. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI. Reverse: Indulgentia sitting left, right hand stretched out in front of her, holding a long scepter in her left, legend INDVLGENTIA AVG C. Date: 152–153. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (sestertius). Diameter: 31.0 mm. Weight: 22.35 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_275

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sestertius forgery Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography head laurel wreath Indulgentia personification personifications Obverse Head right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XVI Reverse sitting left right hand stretched front holding long scepter legend INDVLGENTIA AVG C Date 152–153 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Diameter 31.0 mm Weight 22.35 g Axis 0° round worn coin dark brown green patina showing areas exposed lighter brown metal raised design side depicts seated figure holding long staff wearing draped clothing visible contours torso arms legs coin edge irregular mottled dark lighter brown tones patches green corrosion across surface.