| The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean Collection | Auction date: 28 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 222 Price realized: 1,250 GBP (Approx. 1,579 USD / 1,459 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: About Extremely Fine; lightly smoothed, otherwise attractive with an eye-catching brown patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Antoninus Pius. Bronze sestertius, AD 148-149. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right. Rev: TEMPORVM FELICITAS, crossed cornucopiae surmounted by busts of two boys; S-C across fields, COS IIII in exergue. About Extremely Fine; lightly smoothed, otherwise attractive with an eye-catching brown patina. Reference: RIC III-857; BMCRE-1827; CNG Triton XXV, lot 915 (hammer: USD 1,400) Rarity: Very Rare with this bust type; just the 4th example to come to auction in the past 5 years. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from C. J. Martin (Coins) Ltd., February 2019. Die Axis: 12h. Diameter: 31 mm. Weight: 24.20 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: 600 GBP Starting price: 300 GBP |  |
