145 NGC XF Antoninus Pius Roman Empire Denarius Jupiter Thunderbolt & Throne (19010901C)

Regular price $349.00

Extremely Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
Struck for Emperor Antoninus Pius at the Rome Mint.
3.56g, struck 145-161 CE, RIC 137, RSC 345.
NGC Certified to XF.
Attractively toned with underlying luster.
Reverse type depicts throne (believed to be a pulvinar of Jupiter or Juno).
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, laureate, head of emperor right.
Reverse: COS IIII, Winged thunderbolt on throne.
The pulvinar was a special couch used for displaying images of the gods that they might receive offerings at ceremonies.

Extremely Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.