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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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ANTONINUS PIUS, A.D. 138-161. AV Aureus (7.16 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 151-152. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.
RIC-Unlisted; Calico-1535a (this coin illustrated). Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Antoninus Pius standing left, holding globus and fold of drapery. An EXTREMELY RARE type that is cited in Calico, this specimen presents a fairly common reverse type paired with an obverse generally not encountered. As such, a highly desirable piece no matter the noted scratches in the reverse field.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
RIC-Unlisted; Calico-1535a (this coin illustrated). Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Antoninus Pius standing left, holding globus and fold of drapery. An EXTREMELY RARE type that is cited in Calico, this specimen presents a fairly common reverse type paired with an obverse generally not encountered. As such, a highly desirable piece no matter the noted scratches in the reverse field.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Hess (5/1951) Lot # 144.
Estimate: $3000 - $4500