ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD), 140 AD, Gold Aureus, graded Choice Fine by NGC

This is a rare type issued in anticipate of Rome’s 900th anniversary, featuring Rhea Silvia, the mythical mother of the twins Romulus and Remus, who founded the city of Rome

Obv: Bare-headed and draped bust of Antoninus Pius right with the legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P

Rev: Mars, holding spear and shield, descending right through the air to Rhea Silvia, who reclines left asleep on ground, her head propped on left hand, with the legend TRIB POT COS III

Rome Mint
Sear 4030 / RIC 99 / BMCRE 253 / Cohen 1073
Gold, 7.02 grams, 19 mm
NGC certification 6158660-001 Choice F Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5 ex jewelry
ACCS certification 70ER/R/RI/A/R <

NOTE: This coin is only available for delivery within the United States