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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; personifications; iconography of Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Roma sits on a throne to the left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, with a shield leaning against the throne, inscription ROMA AETERNA and in the SC section. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ~32–33 mm; weight 24.50 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_010

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications iconography Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Roma sits throne left holding statuette Athena palladium outstretched right hand spear shield leaning inscription ROMA AETERNA SC section Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ~32–33 mm weight 24.50 g round metal coin weathered surface showing profile person's head facing right details hair facial features visible low relief coin's edges worn uneven textured pits discoloration colors visible include shades brown dark brown black small areas greenish patina surface.