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Divvs Antoninus Pius, Sestertius, Funeral Pyre Reverse, Outstanding!
Memorial Issue struck by Marcus Aurelius after 140 AD
Orichalcum; 31mm/23.6gm
Con/ A spectacular glossy green/brown patina; struck in VERY HIGH relief with fresh dies on the obverse with splendid portrait. Soft strike on the reverse, otherwise, Good Very Fine.
Obv/ DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS; bare head right.
Rev/ CONSECRATIO / S C; Funeral Pyre in four tiers, decorated with swagged hangings an garlands, surmounted by facing quadriga,
Ref/ RIC III 1266 (Marcus Aurelius)