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8 & 9 March 2022

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№ 763

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8 March 2022

Hammer Price:
£240

Roman Imperial Coinage, Antoninus Pius (as Cæsar), Sestertius in the name of Ælius, February-July 138, bare-headed bust right, rev. Pietas, veiled, standing right before altar, extending one hand and holding box of incense in other, 25.14g (RIC Hadrian 2747). Reverse a little off-centre, otherwise very fine or better with dark patina, rare £300-£400

Provenance: SCMB April 1982 (C263)