Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 18.16 g, 6h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating a British Victory issue of the Rome mint, circa AD 143-144. VF.Electronic Auction 563 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 18.16 g, 6h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating a British Victory issue of the Rome mint, circa AD 143-144. Laureate head right / Victory standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm frond. Cf. RIC III 719 (all references for official issue); cf. Banti 45; cf. SCBC 643. Dark brown patina. VF. A captivating contemporary imitation of a scarce and popular type. |