Description
Rome, after 161 AD. Æ sestertius, 26.47 gr., 33.8 mm.
Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS; bare head of Antoninus Pius to the right, drapery on the left shoulder.
Rev: CONSECRATIO; pyre of four tiers decorated with hangings and garlands and surmounted by facing quadriga; in exergue: SC.
Ref: RIC (Aurelius) 1266; BMC (Aurelius) 873.
Struck on a very broad flan. Choice very fine.
Ex Hess-Leu 36 (1968), lot 486. Professionally cleaned since.
