The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean Collection | Auction date: 28 March 2024 |
Lot number: 211 Price realized: 170 GBP (Approx. 215 USD / 198 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Very Fine; rev. scrape, medallic in appearance | ROMAN EMPIRE. Antoninus Pius. Bronze sestertius, AD 140-144. Rome. From the 'Provincial Series'. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: TIBERIS, Tiber, crowned with reeds, reclining left, resting left elbow on urn from which water flows and resting right hand on forepart of boat, on left; in left hand, a reed; SC in exergue. Very Fine; rev. scrape, medallic in appearance. Reference: RIC III-642b; BMCRE-. Rarity: Very Rare bust type; only 1 example held in public collections. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from David Miller, November 2017. Die Axis: 12h. Diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 29.15 g. Composition: Bronze. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Estimate: 300 GBP Starting price: 150 GBP |