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sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: personifications, children, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath; 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' and 'in SC' in fields; date: 160–161; culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome; object type: coin (sestertius); diameter: ~32–33 mm; weight: 27.20 g; axis: 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_073

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Keywords

sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography personifications children head laurel wreath obverse bust 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 Etati- Vg Cos Iiii in SC fields date 160–161 culture place Roman Empire Rome object type coin diameter ~32–33 mm weight 27.20 g axis 165° round worn coin uneven patina showing shades brown dark green hints black featuring faint central relief standing draped human figure facing away holding object smaller less distinct figures shapes near figure's lower side subtle raised decorative elements edge.