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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer: Antoninus Pius. Iconography: scepters; globe (attribute); personifications; head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; Providentia (personification). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. 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, OT X, X - COS; field marks S - C. Date: 155–156. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object: coin. Dimensions: diameter 30.0–31.0 mm; weight 23.95 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_019

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Iconography scepters globe attribute personifications head laurel wreath Providentia personification Obverse Head right legend NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse stands left stretches right hand globe lying ground holds long scepter left hand legend TR Ot X X - Cos field marks S - C Date 155–156 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object coin Dimensions diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 23.95 g axis 345° round worn coin predominantly brown surface showing darker brown black mottling featuring faint raised outline standing human figure holding long object areas greenish patina lighter coppery highlights rim raised details.