Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius (26.23 grams; 31.88 mm). 143-144 AD. 

Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, laureate bust right 
Rev: IMP II TR POT COS III SC, Victory flying right, holding 
trophy in both hands. 
SC in exergue.

RIC III 715 var (position of SC); BMC 1607; Cohen 417.

A superb coin worthy of the finest collection with a 
warm-brown patina, an artistically excellent portrait 
and especially sharp detailed reverse. This rare type 
commemorates Pius' British victory of AD 143. Ex. Berk 97, 617. 

With kind permission of www.edgarlowen.com, Oct. 2011.