★ Consecration Sestertius for Antoninus Pius ★

Divus Antoninus Pius, died 161. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31.5 mm, 28.90 g, 7 h), consecration issue struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Rome, 161 and later. DIVVS ANTONINVS Bare head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO S-C Eagle, with spread wings, standing left on globe, his head turned back to right. BMC 870. Cohen 162. RIC 1265. A lovely example of a rare issue. Dark green patina. Smoothed fields mainly on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.