Caption

Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI – VS PP TR P COS IIII. Reverse: Securitas (personification) stands left, holds a long scepter in her right hand and rests her left hand on a column, legend SECVRITAS – PVBLICA with mint mark in control fields. Roman coin, struck 145–161 CE, struck in Rome. Diameter ~25–26 mm, weight 9.83 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_241

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Keywords

Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head emperor laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI – VS PP TR P COS IIII Reverse Securitas personification stands left holds long scepter right hand rests left hand column legend SECVRITAS – PVBLICA mint mark control fields Roman coin struck 145–161 CE struck Rome Diameter ~25–26 mm weight 9.83 g axis 180° circular metal coin worn raised profile person showing textured hair wreath facial features low relief surface uneven corroded areas patina coin displays mix brown dark brown greenish bluish-green tones across face darker edges lighter spots background plain white isolating coin.