Antoninus Pius. Sestertius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 144 AD, Sestertius, 26.98g. Strack-948. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Bust laureate r., bare chest, aegis on front shoulder and behind neck. Rs: D - ES - II - II on l. and r., S - C across field, Salus standing l. extending patera to snake on altar and holding rudder on globe. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Rare bust type.Some isolated, shallow porosity; otherwise exceptional quality . Virtually MS. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.