Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.50 g, 6 h), Rome, late 138. IMP T AEL CAES HA-DRI ANTONINVS Bare head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II Minerva standing to left, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on grounded shield; resting against left arm, spear. BMC 10. Cohen 67. RIC III 9a. Toned. Some porosity, otherwise, about very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in Amsterdam, in 1993.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.