The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III Marcus Antonius. Aureus, mint moving with Marcus Antonius 41, AV 8.10 g. M·ANTONIVS·IMP·III. VIR· R·P·C· Head of M. Antony r.; behind, lituus. Rev. PIETAS – COS Pietas standing l., holding lighted turibulum and cornucopiae, upon which two storks perch. Babelon Antonia 45. C 78. Bahrfeldt 83a.4 (this coin). Sydenham 1171. Sear Imperators 237. Calicó 104 (this coin). Biaggi 57 (this coin). RBW –. Craw- ford 516/4. Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A very interesting portrait struck in high relief on a large flan, about extremely fine Ex Hess 1912, Graf Tolstoj, 257; J. Shulman 5 March 1923, Vierordt, 528 and Sotheby’s sale 21-22 June 1990, Hunt part II, 660 sales.
Price realized | 70'000 CHF |
Starting price | 36'000 CHF |
Estimate | 45'000 CHF |