Lot 4616
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Cyprus, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 138-161), AE 32, (27.11 g), issued c.140-150, obv. Antoninus Pius laureate head to right, around AYT K T AI**L ADR ANT[WNINO*C CEB E], rev. bare head of Marcus Aurelius draped to right, around M AVRH**LIO*C KAICAP VIOC CEBAC, (S.1523, BMC 51, RPC on line 5042, Parks 21, SNG Cop.86). Fine or better, very scarce and interesting.
A dual portrait of both emperors is rather unusual, and only comes from Cyprus and a few city issues. This type is only found on Cyprus.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140