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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: bust of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath and drapery on the left shoulder facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXIIII; reverse: Pietas standing left holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, legend ETATI - VG COS IIII, in SC fields. Date: 160–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 32.0–33.0 mm, weight 27.20 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_072

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse bust laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XXIIII reverse Pietas standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides legend ETATI - VG COS IIII SC fields Date 160–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 32.0–33.0 mm weight 27.20 g axis 165° round worn metal coin photographed white background showing raised profile bearded person laurel leafy wreath head coin surface dark brown areas greenish patina small bluish-green spots raised details portrait decorative border slightly lighter brown green tones.