Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161 ROMAN EMPIRE Aureus NGC AU55

ANTONINUS PIUS, A.D. 138-161. AV Aureus (7.30 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 151-152. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Light Scratches.
RIC-216; Calico-1593. Obverse: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right; Reverse: TR POT XV COS IIII / PAX, Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter. Incredibly lustrous and brilliant, along with a pleasing golden-orange tone, this Near Mint State example will not disappoint. The strike is sharp and bold, offering tremendous eye appeal. A few light marks in the reverse field are noted, but are not distracting. A fairly RARE type.

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