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Notes: Antoninus Pius ruled from 138-161 AD. He was the fourth of the Five Good Emperors from the Nerva–Antonine dynasty and is considered one of the most peaceful Roman emperors. His reign was marked by stability and peace, with no major military conflicts or revolts. He died of illness possibly from eating spoiled cheese as described by the Historia Augusta. Coin type: Roman Imperial Ruler: Antoninus Pius (Augustus) Coin: Orichalcum Sestertius Obverse: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P IMP II - Laureate Head of Antoninus Pius Facing Right Reverse: TR POT XX - COS IIII - Securitas Seated Left on Curule Chair Formed by Two Crossed Cornucopias, Holding Scepter & Resting Left Elbow on One of the Cornucopias Exergue: SC Mint: Rome (156-157 AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 21.83g / 30mm / 12H References: RIC III 967 RCV 4252 var. C. 1008 var. ACXIIIJL01