

Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 139 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate head left. Rev. TR POT COS II. Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer, lituus and knife. RIC III -; cf. 55; C. -. 3.18 g. 18.00 mm. RRR. Very rare variety, unlisted in the standard references. Impressive portrait, prettily toned. About EF.