A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Roman Imperial Coinage, Divus Antoninus Pius, Sestertius, Rome, 161 or later, bust right, divvs antoninvs, rev. consecratio, pyre of four tiers decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga, s c in field, 30.96g (RIC Marcus Aurelius 1266; C 165; Sear 5197). Extremely fine, subdued green-brown patina £700-900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Ars Classica Auction XVI (Lucerne), 3 July 1933, lot 1696; bt Seaby February 1934