ROMAN EMPIRE. Antoninus Pius, AD. 138-161. Æ Sestertius (27.18 gm; 28 mm). Rome Mint, issued AD. 146. Laureate draped head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P / Salus standing to left, holding rudder and feeding a snake arising from altar, around COS IIII, S C across field. S. 4269; Cf. RIC 798; RSC 279. Lovely strike on a nice broad flan. Light smoothing on the field. Brown patina. Great style. Choice Superb EF.