Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 27.02 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 141-143. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 783.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 1 000

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Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 27.02 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 141-143. Laureate head right / Decastyle Temple of Venus and Roma on podium of three steps; in pediment, figure in center standing left, flanked by standing and recumbent figures; on roof, in center, Roma seated front on throne, with small figures at left and right; on angles, two Victories(?) holding out open diadems in both hands. RIC III 622; Banti 333; Elkins, Monuments Figure 132. Green-brown patina, areas of minor roughness. Near EF. A wonderful architectural type.

From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Rauch 83 (14 November 2008), lot 255 (hammer €2000).


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 29 May at 9 AM ET.

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