Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

Lot 4793    SESSION 12 (7.00PM FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

Estimate $400
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ANTONINUS PIUS, (A.D. 138-161), AE dupondius, (13.72 g), Rome Mint, issued A.D. 146, obv. radiate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, rev. Salus standing to left, holding rudder and feeding a snake arising from altar, around [CO]S IIII, S C across field, (S.4269, RIC 798, C.279) (illustrated); another, (11.42 g), rev. Annona, (RIC 847); another, (12.04 g), rev. Libertas, (RIC 920); another, (11.92 g), rev. Genius of the Senate left, (RIC 660a); As issues including, (13.05 g), rev. two ancilia, (S.4293, RIC 736a); (11.25 g), rev. Britannia seated left, (RIC 934); (12.31 g), rev. Spes left, (RIC 703b); (9.10 g), rev. sacrificial implements, (RIC 704a); 10.14 g), rev. Annona seated left, (RIC 877); (10.09 g), rev. Apollo standing facing, (RIC 824); (9.38 g), rev. Janus standing facing, (RIC 693a). Toning, fine - good very fine, some very scarce. (11)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.