ANCIENT THEMES. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Cast Æ “Medallion” (37.5mm, 35.31 g, 12h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after school of Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). As made.Electronic Auction 556 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Cast Æ “Medallion” (37.5mm, 35.31 g, 12h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after school of Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head right / Pius seated left on curule chair, feet on stool, receiving branch from Pax standing right, while Victory, standing left behind, crowns the emperor with wreath. Johnson & Martini 1707; Klawans 1. Brown surfaces, 2981 in India ink on reverse. As made. |