Antoninus Pius. Sestertius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 148-9 AD, Sestertius, 27.82g. BM-807 var. Obv: AN[TONIN]VS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XI Head laureate r. Rx: ANNO - NA - AVG on l. and r., COS III[I] in exergue, Annona standing r., head l., holding two wheat ears over modius at her feet, and anchor in her l. hand. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E488, 24 March 2021, lot 490. An unusual variety, overlooked in most catalogues: Annona places her weight on her left not her right leg.Small planchet defect at seven o'clock; otherwise excellent quality. Virtually MS. 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.
Price realized | 600 USD |
Starting price | 390 USD |
Estimate | 600 USD |