Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D.

Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D.

AE Drachm, 23.05g. 33mm.  Dated regnal year 9= 145/146 A.D.  Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right.  Rev. Nilus reclining to right holding cornucopia with genius and reeds; crocodile below.  Köln 1890. Dattari-Savio 8631.  Brown patina.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NFA, Los Angeles, Auction 11, 1982, lot 444.
Ex: CNA, NY, Auction 13, 1990, lot 104, Wetterstrom collection

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about Extremely Fine $3,750.

Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D.

AE Sestertius, 22.18g. 31mm. Rome, 151/152 A.D. IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Laureate head of Pius to right. Rv. TR POT XV COS IIII ANNONA AVG S C. Annona seated to left holding corn ears in right hand over modius and cornucopia in left hand. RIC 891. Dark brown patina

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about Extremely Fine $800.

Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D. Rev. ASIA

AE Sestertius, 26.28g. 31mm. Rome, c.139 A.D. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. COS II S C; ASIA below. Personification of Asia standing to left wearing a mural crown; she holds wreath in right hand and a long anchor with left hand; prow of ship below to left. BMC 1184. RIC 579. Cohen 65(40 Fr). Scarce reverse type and with a lovely reddish-brown patina.

Provenance/Pedigrees

Ex: Bankhaus Aufhauser, Munich, Auction 9, October 7, 1992, lot 324.

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good Very Fine $3,750.