Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 –161. Description As, Roma 140-144, Æ 30 mm, 10.66 g. ANTONINVS – AVG PIVS P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. TR POT – COS III Roma, helmeted, draped, seated r, resting l. arm on chair and holding spear. In exergue, S C. Reference C 894 BMC 1373 var. (only laureate) RIC 697b Condition A very attractive portrait and a finely engraved reverse die. A wonderful green patina with some almost invisible cleaning marks on obverse field, otherwise good extremely fine Provenance Privately purchased from Nomos. Estimate: 2000 CHF |