Roman Republic. L. Sempronius Pitio. As 148 BC

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Roman Republic AE As of L. Sempronius Pitio, 148 BC, with laureate Janus on the obverse and L. SEMP. Prow right with ROMA on the reverse, weighing about 34.05 g and 34.5 mm in diameter, green patina with reddish and white spots, about VF, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

L. Sempronius Pitio. AE As, 148 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I between PI-TIO. Rev. L. SEMP. Prow right; before, mark of value I; below, ROMA. Cr. 216/2a. AE. 34.05 g. 34.5 mm. Lovely green patina with reddish and white spots. About VF.


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Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

L. Sempronius Pitio. AE As, 148 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I between PI-TIO. Rev. L. SEMP. Prow right; before, mark of value I; below, ROMA. Cr. 216/2a. AE. 34.05 g. 34.5 mm. Lovely green patina with reddish and white spots. About VF.


The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Republic
Year/Period and Variation
148 BC
Ruler
L. Sempronius Pitio
Denomination
As
Metal
Æ
Condition
About VF
PolandVerified
1652
Objects sold
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