Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.2 g) minted at Rome, AD 148-149. Bare head right of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 177a; BMC 646; Calicó 1498. A marvelous example of exquisite style, struck in high relief. Lustrous and superb. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. Ex LHS 97 (10 V 2006), lot 25; Monnaies et Medailles 37 (5 XII 1968), lot 308. Categories: Roman Imperial Coinage
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