Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 – 161. Aureus circa 140-143, AV 7.16 g. ANTONINVS AVG – PIVS P P TR P COS III Laureate head l. Rev. The Emperor, in military attire, standing r., holding reverted spear and parazonium; l. foot on globe. C 1172. BMC p. 40, note *. RIC 105a. Calicó 1464 (this obverse die). Biaggi 789 (this coin).
Rare. A superb portrait of fine style, virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Ex Tkalec & Rauch sale 14 April 1986, 320. From the Biaggi collection. From the collection of a retired banker.