Antoninus Pius. Æ As (11.80 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 140-144. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield, descending through the air towards Rhea Silvia, reclining left. RIC 694a. Dark reddish-brown patina, minor smoothing. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600
Ex CNG 63 (21 May 2003), 1365, the John Bitner Collection.
In Roman mythology, Mars and Rhea Silvia weere the parents of Romulus and Remus, legendary founders of Rome.