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Divus Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). AE sestertius (32mm, 25.93 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, after AD 161. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head of Divus Antoninus Pius right / CONSE-CRATIO, four tiered ustrinum (or pyre) - the lowest most of which represents a plain draped podium with three small festoons, and the profile of a festoon at each end. The next tier forms the sepulchral chamber for the reception of the dead body. In the center is a pair of paneled folding doors, flanked by three niches on left and two niches on right, all with statues and surmounted by a cornice. The tier above has four arched niches with statues and a cornice represented by beads; and the upper forms a lofty plain attic with hanging drapery in front. A lit torch flanks each end of the upper tier, which forms a pedestal surmounted by the quadriga of the deceased. All the tiers diminish in width from the base upwards so as to assume a pyramidal form. S-C across fields. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 1266.
Ex Spink, private sale with old dealer tag
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Estimate: 500-700 USD
Divus Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). AE sestertius (32mm, 25.93 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, after AD 161. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head of Divus Antoninus Pius right / CONSE-CRATIO, four tiered ustrinum (or pyre) - the lowest most of which represents a plain draped podium with three small festoons, and the profile of a festoon at each end. The next tier forms the sepulchral chamber for the reception of the dead body. In the center is a pair of paneled folding doors, flanked by three niches on left and two niches on right, all with statues and surmounted by a cornice. The tier above has four arched niches with statues and a cornice represented by beads; and the upper forms a lofty plain attic with hanging drapery in front. A lit torch flanks each end of the upper tier, which forms a pedestal surmounted by the quadriga of the deceased. All the tiers diminish in width from the base upwards so as to assume a pyramidal form. S-C across fields. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 1266.
Ex Spink, private sale with old dealer tag
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-divus-antoninus-pius-ad-138-161-ae-sestertius-32mm-2593-gm-12h-ngc-xf-5-5-3-5/a/3083-32161.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 500-700 USD