Lot 134: ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck 143-144 AD. British reference coin.

AUCTION: Highlight: A European Ptolemaic Collection (Auction 218)

Description

ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.55 g). Rome mint. Struck 143-144 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right / IMPERA-TOR II, Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left. RIC III 111b; BMCRE 496; RSC 437. Good VF.

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 #: 134
Listing #: 205884
Closed: Thursday, December 18, 2008 8:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $250
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 134
Listing #: 205884
Closed: Thursday, December 18, 2008 8:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75