Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial
Lot 3268 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 4TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial
Estimate $120
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE dupondius or as, issued 161-175, (14.07 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. IVNONI LVCINAE around, Juno standing to left holding child with two children at her feet, (S.5298, RIC 1650, BMC p.541, C.137). Attractive dark green patina, good fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 86, lot 3457. Previously Nvmmorvm Avctiones Sale 7, (Italo Vecchi), 6-7 October 1997 (lot 876). Juno Lucina (The bringer of light) is the goddess who helped newborn children see the light of day and is particularly associated with childbirth in the Imperial family.
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