Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Electrotype “Sestertius” (35mm, 35.70 g, 11h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready or his sons. After a Rome mint issue, struck AD 143-144.Electronic Auction 486 Electrotypes and Reproductions, Bronze Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Electrotype “Sestertius” (35mm, 35.70 g, 11h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready or his sons. After a Rome mint issue, struck AD 143-144. Laureate head right / Britannia seated left on heap of rocks, holding signum and spear, resting left elbow on shield set on cuirass. Edge: stamped RR. For original: RIC III 742; BMCRE 1637 (this coin copied). As made. |