Roman Coins from the John Quinn Collection

Roman Imperial coins, Antoninus Pius (138-161), Sestertius, 143-144, laureate head right, rev. BRITANNIA, S C, Britannia seated left on rock, holding standard and leaning on shield set on helmet, a spear behind, 23.85g (RIC 745; C. 119). Untouched and unusually complete, good fine, very rare £700-800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Roman Coins from the John Quinn Collection.

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Provenance: SCB December1989 (C 698