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LOT 2352
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Antoninus Pius - BRITANNIA AE Sestertius 143-144 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: laureate head to right, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Rev: BRITANNIA, Britannia seated to left on heap of rocks, holding signum in right hand and cradling spear in left arm, leaning on round shield set on helmet. Fine. Very rare.(26.32 grams.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
RIC III 742; BMCRE 1638.
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LOT 2352
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Antoninus Pius - BRITANNIA AE Sestertius
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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