Divus Antoninus Pius, died 161. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.47 g, 6 h), Consecration issue, struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Rome, 161. DIVVS ANTONINVS Bare head of the deified Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO Funeral pyre of four tiers, decorated with garlands and surmounted by facing quadriga. Cohen 164. BMC 61 (Marcus Aurelius). RIC 438 (Marcus Aurelius). Lightly toned with golden iridescent hues around the perimeters. Strong strike and perfectly centered. Extremely fine.
From an American collection.