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Offline benito

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A.PIUS. Sestertius Africa.
« on: May 29, 2012, 12:01:18 pm »
 AE sestertius. 139 AD. 24,62 grs. Laureate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP / Africa standing half-left, wearing elephant's skin headdress, holding crown and cornucopiae. AFRICA. In fields S C. COS II in exergue. 
Not too sure about exact ID. RIC number would be wellcome. Thanks in advance.
 
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Re: A.PIUS. Sestertius Africa.
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2012, 12:37:22 pm »

RIC 574, C 24, BMCRE 1175, RCV 4145

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Re: A.PIUS. Sestertius Africa.
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2012, 01:26:00 pm »
Nice, interesting commemeorative type! Good details and contrast! Well done :)
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Re: A.PIUS. Sestertius Africa.
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2012, 02:30:03 pm »
benito,

What a beautiful coin!

As Steve said, the patina contrasting with the bare metal makes the details really jump out.

The background info on the reverse is very cool, too.

Great!

mz
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Re: A.PIUS. Sestertius Africa.
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2012, 03:22:26 pm »
Stunning coin benito!
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