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Choice Almost Uncirculated Emperor Antoninus Pius Roman Empire dated silver denarius coin, 3.70g (heavy flan), issued 150-151 CE, RIC 197 (rated as Rare).
- NGC Certified to Ch AU, Strike 5/5: Surface 5/5.
- Superb detail, luster is present.
- Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XIIII, laureate head of emperor right.
- Reverse: COS IIII, Pietas standing right by altar holding hind by the neck and plate with fruits.
- Pietas is the Goddess of duty, loyatly and piety. She is often depicted on Roman coins as a woman conducting a sacrifice by means of fire at an altar.