Lot 76: ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck 143-144 AD. British reference coin.

AUCTION: Sale 241

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ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.12 g). Rome mint. Struck 143-144 AD. ANTONINVS AVG P-IVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right / IMPE-R-A-TOR II, Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left. RIC III 111b; BMCRE 496; RSC 437. EF, toned.

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 #: 76
Listing #: 233455
Closed: Thursday, February 4, 2010 6:30:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Starting Bid: $120
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 76
Listing #: 233455
Closed: Thursday, February 4, 2010 6:30:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200