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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), personifications, iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, scepters, globe (attribute), Providentia (personification). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II all around. Reverse: Providentia stands left, stretches her right hand above the globe lying on the ground, holds a long scepter in her left hand, legend TR POT XIX - IIII all around, control marks S - C in the fields. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 29.0–31.0 mm, weight 23.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_016

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 personifications iconography head laurel wreath scepters globe attribute Providentia personification Obverse Head right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse stands left stretches right hand globe lying ground holds long scepter left hand legend TR POT XIX - IIII control marks S - C fields Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin sestertius Measurements diameter 29.0–31.0 mm weight 23.95 g axis 180° round coin irregular edge showing raised profile man's head facing right portrait detailed hair short beard laurel leafy wreath coin surface dark areas brown greenish patina lighter worn highlights raised features background darker smoother rim worn textures slight indentations.