Antoninus Pius. Dupondius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 140-4 AD, Dupondius, 12.43g. Strack-882 (citing Vienna only). Obv: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P Head radiate r. Rx: ITALIA in exergue, TR POT - COS II[I] on l. and r., S - C across field, Italia seated l. on globe, holding cornucopia and scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Probably the same example that Cohen-465 cites from the Herpin Collection, since he erroneously reads COS II rather than COS III in the reverse legend, according with our coin on which the third stroke of the numeral III is mostly off flan, so illegible. Moreover on other coins of this type the consular number is always III not II; and the excellent condition of our coin fits well with Herpin's reputation for having collected only coins of high quality. ITALIA is a rare type on dupondii; Strack cites just one specimen, in Vienna.The Romans knew the Earth was round before Columbus. EF. 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.