My NAC Antoninus Pius Aureus

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  1. Romancollector

    Romancollector Well-Known Member

    Hey everyone,

    After some delays in transit, my Antoninus arrived yesterday. While it is far from perfect, I think it is beautifully struck and surprisingly lustrous. I've been patiently waiting for the right aureus of Antoninus with this particular portrait type. Here is my own photograph of the coin. Admittedly, I'm not the best photographer and my photograph does not do the coin justice. It is however an improvement as it is not orangey like my other gold coins in photos...Anyways here it is!

    Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161)
    AV Aureus
    Antoninus Pius aureus.png
    Date: AD 150-151
    Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P XIIII, laureate, draped bust right.
    Rev: COS IIII, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
    Diameter: 20mm
    Weight: 7.34 grams
    Mint: Rome
    RIC III 192d
    Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica, Heritage
     
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  3. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    That is a lovely example. Great buy:)
     
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Wow.
     
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  5. thejewk

    thejewk Well-Known Member

    Lovely.
     
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  6. red_spork

    red_spork Triumvir monetalis

    Really beautiful coin in terms of style, strike, etc. Congrats
     
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  7. Al Kowsky

    Al Kowsky Well-Known Member

    Romancollector, Your aureus has an excellent portrait & finely engraved reverse :D!
     
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  8. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    In the pictures it looks almost like a very high relief. Does it look the same in hand?
     
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  9. Romancollector

    Romancollector Well-Known Member

    Yes it does! I tried to capture it as accurately as possible....although it has light flow lines which don't seem to appear in the photograph.
     
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  10. rrdenarius

    rrdenarius non omnibus dormio Supporter

    wonderful coin, congrats!
    PS - love the scales
     
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  11. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    It is fantastic. Congratulations.
     
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  12. TheRed

    TheRed Well-Known Member

    That is a gorgeous coin, congrats on the win.
     
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