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Lot 98. Antoninus Pius AE Medallion, Mercurius with ram reverse

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Extremely rare A. Pius Medallion
Antoninus Pius AE Medallion, Mercurius with ram reverse

Time left: 		Bidding closed (Sunday, April 24th, 19:49:00 CEST)
Current time: Friday, May 9th, 22:04:20 CEST
Price realised: CHF 3'000.00 (2 bids)
Approx. EUR 3'210.39 / USD 3'611.90 / GBP 2'723.57
High bidder: Bidder 2

eAuction #47, Lot 98. Estimate: CHF 3'500.00

Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). AE Medaillon (40-42 mm, 47.05 g). Rome, 140-144.
Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, Laureate head left.
Rev. Mercurius walking left, holding caduceus in left hand, he places his right hand on a ram springing left; to left, decorated column with Silen's mask atop.
Gnecchi --; Michelini Tocci --; Dressel --; BM --; Toynbee -- (cf. plate XL, 6).

Extremely rare and with a fascinating reverse Scene likely connected to the bacchanalian traditions. Pierced in antiquity. With a pleasant green patina and about very fine. 



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