Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, 138-161, Aureus 138, Rome

Roman Empire. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Aureus 138, Rome. Gold 7.3 g.; 19 mm.
Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right. Obverse caption: IMP CAES AEL ANTONINVS AVG // Reverse: Veiled Pietas standing right, holding acerrum in her left hand and dropping incense over lighted altar with her right. Reverse caption: PONT MAX TR POT COS

Calicó: 1608. BMC: 7.

This type is from Antoninus' first issue as Augustus.
Extremely fine EF 40-45