Lot 1976

Description

Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (24.42 grams), Rome mint, issued A.D. 143-144, obv. laureate draped bust of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P COS III, rev. Victory advancing right holding trophy in both hands, around IMPERA TOR II, S C across field, (S.1260, RIC 717, C.434). Dark brown patina, attractive nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.

Ex Antiquarius New Zealand, List 40 June 1997 (No.82).