Watch List notes:

Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AR denarius. 3.12 gm. 17.5 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 147-148. His laureate head right; ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI / Salus standing left, holding rudder on globe, feeding snake coiled around altar to left from patera; COS IIII. RIC III 167. RSC 280. Good Very Fine; bold, attractive, and well centered; rich old tone with iridescent highlights.Ex Alex Malloy Auction (December 1, 1980).David Sear writes "the Roman world enjoyed tranquility and prosperity under his patient, judicious and impartial rule."