138 NGC AU Antoninus Pius Roman Empire Denarius Fine Style Minerva (19060904C)

  
Roman Empire Antoninus Pius silver denarius coin, 2.77g, RIC 2 (rated as Scarce). NGC Certified to AU, Fine Style.

Issued after July 10, 138 CE, early in Antoninus Pius' reign. Superb detail of Imperial portrait and figure of Minerva and shield. Obverse: IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS AVG, bare head right.

Reverse: PONT MAX TR POT COS, Minerva standing left holding Victory and and resting left hand on shield, against left arm is a shield.