Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 22.82 g, 12 h), Rome, 140-144. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III Laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius to right, seen from behind. Rev. TIBERIS / S C Tiber reclining left on rock from which water flows, placing his right hand on ship's stern and holding reed in his left. BMC 1313 note. Cohen 821. RIC 643b. Struck from a somewhat worn reverse die and with minor marks, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Frank S. Robinson and from the Corbett collection.
Price realized | 220 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |