Description: Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). with Marcus Aurelius as Caesar. AE Sestertius, Rome mint 140-144 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III; laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS SC; draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right.

Diameter: AE33 mm

Weight: 22,34 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC 1212

Commentary: brown patina, some roughness; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos

History: Marcus Aurelius held his first consulate from 144 AD, a position traditionally regarded as a remnant of the Republic and the highest office possible.

Article Number: 015-03-01-41652