Lot 3920

Description

Ancient Roman sestertii, including, Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (28.89 g), Rome Mint, issued A.D. 158-9, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, rev. VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III, and COS IIII in exergue, S C across field, Antoninus Pius to left, sacrificing with patera over tripod, (S.4262, RIC 1010, BMC 2068, C.1124) (illustrated); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), rev. Sol standing to left, holding globe and raising hand, (S.8702, RIC 297a, C.43); Trebonianus Gallus, (A.D. 251-253), rev. Pietas standing to left, raising both hands, (S.9692, RIC 116c, C.87); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), rev. Felicitas standing left with caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.9005, RIC 150a). Toning, fine - nearly very fine. (4)