★ An attractive aureus of Antoninus Pius ★

Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 7.27 g, 6 h), Rome, 153-154. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII Bare-headed and draped bust of Antoninus Pius to right, seen from behind. Rev. COS IIII Antoninus Pius, togate, standing front, head to left, holding globe in his right hand and roll in his left. BMC 812. Calicó 1526a. Cohen 313 var. (differing bust type). RIC 233a. A lovely coin with a fine portrait. Light traces of mounting, otherwise, very fine.