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Bronze Sestertius - Æ 28 mm - 20 grams - Die axis 05:00 - 'Struck' after AD 145. |
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ANTONINVS AVG PIVS (P P TR P ?) (Antoninus Augustus Pius Pater Patriae Tribunicia Potesta - A. Augustus, the Pious, Father of the Country, Tribune of the Plebs). Laureate bust of bearded emperor, facing right.
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COS IIII (Consul IIII - Consul 4th time).
Emperor standing, facing left, left arm outstretched with patera in his hand offering above a burning tripod. SC (Senatus Consulto - By decree of the Senate).
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Antoninus Pius was a member of Hadrian's advisory council prior to his adoption by Hadrian. His reign was relatively very peaceful.
Obv. : - - Rev. : - - Thick and crude. |
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