Lot 3263

Description

Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (25.02 g), Rome Mint, issued A.D. 138, obv. bare head of Antoninus Pius to right, around [IMP T AE]LIVS CAESAR ANT[ONINVS], rev. T[RIB POT CO]S, PIE TAS and S C across field, Pietas standing right, raising right hand and holding box of incense, (S.4203, RIC 1083a, C.604); Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued 174, (25.37 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, rev. around I[MP V]II COS III, S C across field, Victory seated to left, holding patera and palm, (S.-, RIC 1113, C.329) (illustrated). Deeply toned, fine - nearly very fine. (2)

Ex. Dr.V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously M.R.Roberts Sydney with tickets.