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LOT 3091

Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius. AD 138-161.

Rome mint. Struck AD 141-143. ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust to right, seen from rear / SALVS AVG, Salus standing facing, head to left, holding scepter with left hand and feeding from patera serpent coiled around altar to left; S C across fields. RIC III 635b; Banti 342; Cohen 711. Very Fine - Good Very Fine. Nice brown patina with green highlights.(24.49gr, 31mm, 12h).

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From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.

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LOT 3091

Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius.

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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