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Artemide 64E — Lot 497

Antoninus Pius (Divus, after 161 AD). AR Denarius, struck under M. Aurelius. Obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Eagle standing right, head left. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 429; C. 154. AR. 3.21 g. 18.50 mm. Impressive unusual portrait. Brilliant, superb and nicely toned, with golden hues. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. EF.