The George W. La Borde Collection of Roman Aurei Part I
THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 – 161
Aureus 138, AV 7.22 g. IMP T AEL CAES HADR – ANTONINVS Draped bareheaded bust r. Rev. AVG PIVS·P·M TR – P.COS·DES·II Pietas standing r., holding incense box over garlanded and lighted altar. C 73 var. (HADRI). BMC 29 and pl. 1, 11 (this obverse die). RIC 13a. Calicó 1474 (these dies).
Rare. A bold and unusual portrait struck on a very broad flan, about extremely fine
Provenance
Sold by Classical Numismatic Group, mail-bid auction 91, Lancaster, 19 September 2012, lot 900.