The Roman Empire
Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 – 161
As 148-149, Æ 9.65 g. ANTONINVS AVG – PIVS P P TR P XII Laureate head r. Rev. MVNIFICENTIA AVG Elephant cuirassed, advancing r.; in exergue, COS IIII / S C. C 565. BMC 1840. RIC 862a.
Rare. Brown-green patina somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Birkler & Waddell Ltd sale 2, 1980, 369 and UBS 55, 2002, 1947 sales.