Imperio Romano - Divo Antonino Pio (+161d.C) sestercio. DIVO PIO***

Roman Empire - Divus Antoninus Pius (+ 161 A.D.) bronze sestertius (21,75 g. 31 mm). Rome mint. Consecratio issue struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 162.

DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head right.

DIVO PIO. Column surmounted by statue of Pius holding eagle and scepter. RIC III 1269 (Aurelius).

The reverse depicts the column of the divine Antoninus Pius, the shaft and base of which survive. The latter, now in the Vatican, employs both classical and traditionally plebeian sculptural styles and marks an artistic transition in imperially sponsored monuments.

Fine condition. Attractive glossy, dark green patina

2025-3159 (8088)