Details
LOT 2623
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Antoninus Pius - Mars AE Sestertius 146 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII legend with laureate bust right. Rev: Mars advancing right holding spear and trophy; S - C across fields. Good very fine.(24.65 grams.).
Provenance
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Literature
RIC 778; BMC 1705; Sear 4219.
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LOT 2623
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Antoninus Pius - Mars AE Sestertius
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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