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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend AN · NVS AVG · PIVS. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a child in her left, with two children standing at her sides; legend AVG COS IIII. Attributes/personifications: Pietas, globe, children. Date: 159–161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium/function: Bronze coin. Diameter: 30.0 mm. Weight: 22.40 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_234

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend · Nvs Avg · Pivs Reverse Pietas standing left holding globe outstretched right hand child two children standing sides legend AVG COS IIII Attributes personifications children Date 159–161 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium function Bronze coin Diameter 30.0 mm Weight 22.40 g Axis 0° round worn metallic object mottled brown surface patches darker brown greenish discoloration showing faint raised outline standing figure sideways smaller adjacent shape rim uneven texture pitted rough subtle variations reddish-brown dark spots across surface.