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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXIII. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand, a child in her left, two children standing at her sides, inscription ETATI - AVG COS IIII, in SC. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter: 30.5–31.0 mm. Weight: 24.10 g. Axis: 180°. Iconography: head of the emperor, globe (attribute), Pietas, children.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_062

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXIII Reverse Pietas standing left holding globe outstretched right hand child two children standing sides inscription ETATI - AVG COS IIII Sc Date 159–160 Roman Empire Coin Diameter 30.5–31.0 mm Weight 24.10 g Axis 180° Iconography attribute children round worn metal coin dark brown rusty surface showing raised profile person coin's surface textured corrosion uneven patina areas darker lighter brown traces greenish oxidation raised decorative border faint raised shapes edge visible plain white background.