Ave!

Antoninus Pius, Sestertius, Pietas Reverse, Astonishing!

Orichalcum; 32mm/22.3gm    Rome - Stuck c.159-160 AD

Con/ A perfectly centered and sharply struck example of this difficult issue with a glossy green patina. Negligible chipping of patina at the edges, otherwise, about Extremely Fine.

OBV/ ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXII; laureate bust right.

Rev/ PIETATI AVG COS IIII; Faustina Junior (wife of Marcus Aurelius) as Pietas standing left, holding globe in her right hand and baby Fadilla in her left hand. To either side of her feet, Faustina Minima and Lucilla, each raising their right arms. 

Ref/ RIC Vol III, 1031

Seller's Note/ As mentioned above, this is truly a magnificent and desirable example for even the most discerning collector.