The Roman Empire
Antoninus Pius, 138 – 161. Sestertius, Roma 140-144, Æ 22.06 g.
Description: ANTONINVS AVG PI – VSP P TR P COS III Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. ROMA – AETERNAE Temple of Venus and Roma with 10 columns, richly decorated with statues on roof and in pediment. In exergue, S C. References: C 700
BMC 1281
RIC 622 Condition: Very rare. A bold portrait and a lovely brown tone, unobtrusive adjustment marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine Provenance: UBS sale 78, 2008, 1656
Privately purchased from Santamaria