Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.39 g, 6 h), Rome, 151-152. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. COS IIII Vesta, veiled, standing front, head to left, holding simpulum in her right hand and palladium in her left. BMC 740 var. (no drapery). Cohen 956 var. (no drapery). RIC 209 var. (no drapery). A rare variety. Nicely toned and with a fine portrait. The reverse struck from a slightly worn die, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 400 CHF |
Starting price | 160 CHF |
Estimate | 200 CHF |