Roman Republic. L. Sempronius Pitio. As 148 BC

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Roman Republic AE As, 148 BC, of L. Sempronius Pitio; laureate Janus on the obverse, prow to the right on the reverse with ROMA, weighing 34.05 g and 34.5 mm in diameter, green patina with reddish and white spots, About VF, and 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 fell in love with antiquity the moment 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 fell in love with antiquity the moment 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
1901
Objects sold
99.07%
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