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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR PX. Reverse: Pietas stands left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand, a child in her left, two children standing at her sides, legend PIETATI - COS IIII in SC. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 32.0–34.0 mm, weight 19.40 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_366

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend TONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR PX Reverse Pietas stands left holds globe outstretched right hand child two children standing sides legend PIETATI - COS IIII Sc Date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 32.0–34.0 mm weight 19.40 g axis 180 degrees worn circular metal object rough textured surface dark brown black tones showing raised profile person's head center flowing hair laurel- shapes surrounded recessed rim patches lighter brown reddish-brown discoloration across surface.