The Roman Empire
Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 – 161. Divus Antoninus Pius. Sestertius after 161, Æ 22.86 g. Bare head r. Rev. Pyre of four tiers decorated with hangings and garlands and surmounted by facing quadriga. C 165 var. ( SC in exergue). RIC M. Aurelius 1266.
Brown-green patina and about extremely fine
Ex Hirsch 25, 1909, Philipsen, 3310; Naville VIII, 1924, Bement 948 and Ars Classica XVI, 1933, 1697 sales.