Antoninus Pius- sestertius DIVO PIO RARE! (Au1758)

The reverse depicts the column of the divine Antoninus Pius, the shaft and base of which survive. The latter, now in the Vatican, employs both Classical and traditionally plebeian styles and marks an artistic transition in imperially sponsored monuments.

DIVUS ANTONINUS PIUS (Died 161). Sestertius. Rome.
Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS.
Bare head right.
Rev: DIVO PIO / S - C.
Statue of Emperor standing left on column, holding eagle and sceptre; balustrade around base.
RIC 1269 (Marcus Aurelius).
Condition: fine.
Weight: 28.84 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.