Antonia (died AD 37). AV aureus (19mm, 7.79 gm, 4h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, edge marks. Rome, AD 41-45. ANTONIA-AVGVSTA, draped bust of Antonia right, seen from front, wreathed with grain ears / CONSTANTIAE-AVGVSTI, Antonia as Constantia standing facing, grounded torch in right hand, cornucopia cradled in left. RIC I (Claudius) 65. Calicó 318. Lovely portrait on mellow flan. The first Antonia aureus we have had the pleasure of offering. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Spring Sale 2021 (10 May 2021), lot 1200; Maison Palombo, Auction 18 (17 November 2019), lot 60
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Price realized | 6'400 USD |
Starting price | 6'400 USD |
Estimate | 7'000 USD |