Ave!

Antoninus Pius, Dupondius, Genio Senatus Reverse

Orichalcum; 27mm/12.0gm - Rome Mint, struck ca. 140-144 AD

Con/ Minor porosity on the obverse, otherwise, about Extremely Fine; sharply stuck and centered on each side, complete legends, superior portrait, drop-dead light brown patina with exquisite orichalcum highlights.

Obv/ ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III; radiate bust right

Rev/ GENIO SENATVS S-C; Genius of the Senate, togate, standing left, holding branch and scepter

Ref/ RIC Vol III 660a (A Pius)

Seller's Note/ This is a truly magnificent example of this issue!