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Ancient Roman Provincial bronze coin of Antoninus Pius, struck at Hierapolis in the region of Seleucis and Pieria during his reign from AD 138–161.The obverse features a laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius facing right.The reverse presents a prominent three-line civic inscription enclosed within a laurel wreath, creating a distinctive and highly recognizable inscriptional reverse type.Attribution:
• Ruler: Antoninus Pius
• Reign: AD 138–161
• Region: Seleucis and Pieria
• City: Hierapolis
• Denomination: AE23
• Composition: Bronze• Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
• Reverse: Civic inscription in three lines within laurel wreath; Ϛ below• Reference: RPC IV.3 6980 (temporary); BMC 24; SNG Copenhagen 55; SNG France 1679• Weight: 8.7 grams
• Diameter: 23 mm
• Condition: Good Very Fine An appealing Roman Provincial bronze of Antoninus Pius with a strong inscriptional reverse and substantial 23 mm module.The coin pictured is the exact coin offered.
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