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

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

$349.00
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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.

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