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Antoninus Pius brass sestertius, one of the temple series of coins struck to celebrate the double temple of Venus and Roma designed by Hadrian and completed in AD 141. All of the series are scarce and especially so showing the seated figure of Roma. Condition is VG with a very good brass colouring.
The only example I’ve been able to find of a coin of this type being sold is in 2002 by CNG in their sale 52, lot number 109 with a hammer price of $545 (the CNG coin is in significantly better condition (nice Very Fine) than this example (Very Good), I mention it because only having seen one for sale in the last 20 years speaks to the rarity and also as CNG’s archives include pictures you can use to check my attribution of this coins as R.I.C 623).
Obverse: Laureate head right, legend worn
Reverse: Temple of Venus and Roma with with seated statue of Roma in the centre, SC in exergue
References: R.I.C 623
Diameter: 32mm
Weight: 24.26 grams
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