1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXII (26-27 Oct. 2024)
  3. The Roman Empire
Lot 457:
Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 139 AD. Obv. IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS. Bare-headed bust right, with slight drapery. Rev. AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: knife, aspergillum, capis, lituus, and simpulum. RIC III 30 var. (no drapery); RSC 96a var. (same). AR. 3.2 g. 27 mm. RR. Very rare bust type with aegis. Beautiful iridescent tone. Small scratches, otherwise. EF.
Start price € 150
Realized price € 190