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Nomos 19

17 November 2019
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich
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Estimate: 4250 CHF
Hammer Price:  3400 CHF
Lot 271

Divus Antoninus Pius, died 161. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35 mm, 25.05 g, 6 h), Rome, 161 and later. DIVVS ANTONINVS Bare-headed bust of Antoninus Pius to right, with slight drapery over his far shoulder. Rev. CONSECRATIO S-C Eagle, with spread wings, standing left on globe, his head turned back to right. Banti 70 (cited from a single example in Paris). BMC 870 var (bust type). Cohen 161. RIC 1264. Very rare. Sharply struck and with a very attractive dark brown patina. Minor flan crack and some traces of corrosion, especially on the globe, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection.

Online bidding closes: 17 Nov 2019, 10:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 13:31:44 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3400 CHF

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