ANTONINUS PIUS, A.D. 138-161. AV Aureus (7.24 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 153-154. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. RIC-233c; Calico-1528a. Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head right, with slight drapery; Reverse: COS IIII, Antoninus Pius standing left, holding globus. Magnificently attractive, this example is strongly struck and the design elements are beautifully centered on the handsome flan. Brilliant luster remains, and the high relief of the portrait makes this example fully deserving of the "fine style" designation that NGC has applied to it. An excellent chance to acquire a golden memento of one of the five good emperors.
