Antoninus Pius. Sestertius. AD138-161 The second “O” in “PROMISSORY”

The second “O” in “PROMISSORY” has been re-cut over an “A” to correct a spelling error

otherwise a pleasing coin

Reverse               PM TRP VI COS II PP - Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia

Possibly lost during the Fall of Tobruk in which a number of South African troops were taken

Sick Bay Staff

Antoninus Pius. Sestertius. AD138-161 The second “O” in “PROMISSORY”Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P (IMP II), laureate head right Rev: T R POT XXI COS IIII, Annona standing left, holding rudder on prow & corn ears over modius; S C across fields. Nice dark patination with a superb portrait, weakly struck to legends. Overall very fine. 25. 82g. 30mm.