

Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As. Struck AD 143-144. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate bust right. Rev. IMPERATOR II. Two ancilia (oval shields with rounded projections above and below); ANCILIA in exergue, S C across field. RIC III 736a. 9.52 g. 28.5 mm. Dark brown, almost black patina. Metal flaws. VF.