Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Sestertius. Rome. AD158-159 (Bronze, 30.20 mm, 21.49 g). ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XXII, Laureate head right. Rev. COS - IIII / S C, Male figure standing facing, head right, holding heagle-tipped sceptre and branch; all within arched distyle temple; crossed shields and trophy as acroteria; florettes along roof line. RIC III, 999. Cohen 332. BMC 2053. Olive green patina. Good Very Fine.
The temple depicted on the reverse is uncertain, but the attributes of the figures within suggest it is a statue of Genius Senatus or an Emperor as pacifer.
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