Lot 2718
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 152-3, (3.31 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII, Vesta standing left holding simpulum and palladium, (cf.S.4065, RIC 229a, RSC 198); Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), plated silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 165, (2.51 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around COS III PP, Annona standing head to left, holding cornucopiae and two ears of corn over a modius, prow to right, (cf.S.4922, unlisted mule, probaly a fantasy piece). Toned, nearly very fine. (2)
Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $170