Lot 4678

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (27.46 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 139, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, rev. Fides standing facing, head right, holding grain ears and basket of fruit, around TR POT COS II, SC in field, (cf.S.4238, RIC 546, C.856). Dark brown patina, very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Status International Sale 301 (lot 8354).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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