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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Meaning, it's lot bycatch but I don't intend to part with this one, if I can help it  Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius. AD 140-144. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III, laureate head right SALVS AVG S-C, Salus standing left by altar, holding sceptre and extending patera to serpent rising from altar. RIC 635a; Cohen 710.  Not my first sestertius, as I've had plenty of ugly slugs come through ebay lots, but this is probably the first with enough detail to pin to a RIC number. Not a "gem" sestertius by far (lots of chips in the patina, plus an off-center and worn reverse) but I like it! Nice glossy green patina with some honest wear and tear. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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That is a beautiful piece.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
That's an impressive example with a great looking patina. The flaws, which are certainly very minor, just give it character. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I thought about focusing on sestertii...coins very much like this almost seduced me. They are so appealing.
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
Excellent detail and patina.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
564 Posts |
The surface on the obverse is awesome looking, not corroded as most I have seen. The details on the reverse as well as the obverse is very sharp. Overall very nice coin.  |
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Moderator
United States
34425 Posts |
Another nice pick-up!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6130 Posts |
Thanks all!
And @Bob, I agree that I see the attraction, but good golly gosh it can he expensive to collect sestertii! Even with the flaws, this coin would likely fetch more than my flashy mint state Pius denarius, and Pius' sestertii are among the cheapest!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
looks very respectable and decent, congratulations.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Very nice example. You are certainly building your collection with some lovely examples.
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Valued Member
New Zealand
292 Posts |
 it's a very nice,awesome coin |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
516 Posts |
Very nice example, Finn235 Edited by Coopertron5000
12/28/2017 1:14 pm
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Posted 12/26/2017 9:00 pm
