Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - J
Lot 4523 SESSION 17 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - Jul
Estimate $150
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SOLD $240
ANTONINUS PIUS, (A.D. 138-161), posthumous issue, AE sestertius, Rome Mint, struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, issued 162, (22.65 g), obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head to right of Antoninus Pius, rev. DIVO [PIO] around, column of Antoninus surmounted by statue of the emperor, (S.5199, RIC 1269, C.354) (illustrated); another, (22.62 g), rev. decastyle temple with statues on roof and in pediment, (S.4212, RIC 622); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (22.8 g), obv. draped bust to right of Sabina, rev. Ceres seated left on basket, holding grain-ears and torch, (cf.3939, RIC 1023); Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141) AE sestertius, (20.80 g), obv. draped bust of Faustina Senior to right, rev. Ceres standing to left, holding sceptre in left hand, right hand extended with corn ears, (S.4614, RIC 1116, C.79, BMC 1509). Toning, nearly fine - nearly very fine. (4)
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