Lot 92: ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck 143-144 AD. British reference coin.

AUCTION: Sale 260

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ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.26 g). Rome mint. Struck 143-144 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right / IMPE-RA-TOR II, Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left. RIC III 111b; BMCRE 496; RSC 437. Good VF, attractively toned, nice metal.

Pius was acclaimed imperator for the second time following the victory of Q. Lollius Urbicus over the Brigantes in Britain, and the construction of the Antonine Wall.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 92
Listing #: 191134
Closed: Thursday, March 3, 2011 7:02:00 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Sold Winning Bid: $127
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 92
Listing #: 191134
Closed: Thursday, March 3, 2011 7:02:00 PM CT
Estimate: $125