Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial
Lot 3264 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 4TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial
Estimate $400
Bid at live.noble.com.au
ANTONINUS PIUS, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (22.60 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 140-144, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P COS III, rev. Salus standing to left, holding sceptre and feeding a snake arising from altar, around SALVS AVG, S C across field, (S.4214, RIC 635, C.711, Banti 340). Very attractive light green patina, mild areas of roughness on reverse, otherwise good very fine or better with a commanding portrait, scarce.
Ex RJM Collection with ticket.
Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.
Quick find
View a lot by number and sale.
Adjacent lots
Lot 3262
ANTONINUS PIUS, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 162, (3.31 g), obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS, ...
Estimate $150
Lot 3263
ANTONINIUS PIUS, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarii, Rome mint, issued 145-161, (2.97 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG ...
Estimate $250
Lot 3264 This lot
ANTONINUS PIUS, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (22.60 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 140-144, obv. laureate ...
Estimate $400
Lot 3265
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141) silver denarius, (3.20 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, ...
Estimate $200
Lot 3266
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE as, (8.24 g), issued after 147, ...
Estimate $100