Ancients
Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). AV aureus (19mm, 6.99 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, edge marks. Rome, AD 145-161. ANTONINVS AVG-PIVS P P TR POT COS IIII, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius right, seen from front / Emperor standing facing, radiate head left, branch upward in right hand, spear with two points in left. RIC III 160 var. (not draped and cuirassed). Cohen 1177 var. (not draped and cuirassed). BMC page 84 and plate 12, 17 (these dies). Calicó 1465 (this coin). Biaggi 790 (this coin).
From the Morris Collection. Ex NAC 49, (2008), lot 245. Ex M&M 18, (1954), lot 697.
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD