Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2154 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $220
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SOLD $110
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued A.D. 145-146, Rome mint, (22.1 grams), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around FAVSTINA AVG ANT0 NINI AVG P II FIL, rev. Venus standing to left, holding apple and sceptre, around V E N [V] S, S C across field, (S.-, cf.RIC 1387, cf.C.250). An unpublished obverse variant, piece out of reverse edge, otherwise good very fine/ very fine with even dark patina.
Ex. Spink & Son, London.
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