Antoninus Pius; AE As; Pietas
Description:
Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). AE As, Rome mint 147 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII; laureate head right / PIETAS AVG, S-C; Pietas, draped, standing left, right arm raised.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
10,58 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 823 corr.; BMC 1754; Hill 741
Commentary:
rare; glossy dark green patina, good details
History:
Antoninus Pius introduced the important principle that accused persons are not to be treated as guilty before trial.
Article Number:
053-08-03-41652