Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227Auction date: 14 May 2024
Lot number: 3

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Antoninus Pius. AE 33 medallion; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 151 AD, Copper Medallion (red metal), 13.65g. Strack-616 (only 1 spec., this coin). Obv: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTO - NINVS AVG [P]IVS P P Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: TR POT XIIII - COS IIII, no S C, Pietas standing l. dropping incense onto lighted altar; behind her on r., vase atop column. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Hess 211, 9 May 1932, Walters-Webb, lot 853. In fine style and high relief, and apparently unique. The lady on reverse could be Vesta, if she is holding the Palladium under her left arm.Struck in high relief. Exceptional quality. Virtually EF

Estimate: 4000 USD