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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, inscription INVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXI; reverse: facade of a temple with eight columns and two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia), inscription TEMPLVM DIV AV, COS IIII, S C. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 19.05 g, axis 0°.

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LZT26A68_369

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription INVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXI reverse facade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia inscription TEMPLVM DIV AV Cos Iiii S C Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 19.05 g axis 0° round flat object worn uneven surface brown darker tones showing faint circular raised area near center visible crack extending near bottom surface texture pitted aged areas darker greenish-brown patina subtle variations shading edges.