Harlan J. Berk

227th Buy or Bid Sale  –  14 May 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 227th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 14.05.2024, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

Antoninus Pius as Caesar. Sestertius; Antoninus Pius as Caesar; 138 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 27.59g. Cf. RIC-2772 (R3), pl. 198. Obv: IMP T AELIVS CAE - SAR ANTONINVS Bare-headed, draped bust r., seen from side. Rx: [PIETA]S in exergue, TRIB POT - COS DES II on l. and r., S - C across field, Pietas standing l., dropping incense on altar at her feet and holding incense box with other hand. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex eBay, March 2005, tip from Frans Diederik. Possibly unpublished because of the date COS DES II and the emperor's draped bust; RIC-2772 is similar, but has PIE - TAS across field rather than in exergue.. VF / Fine. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.

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Price realized 210 USD
Starting price 163 USD
Estimate 250 USD
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