Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5067 SESSION 16 - 9.30AM FRIDAY 16 APRIL Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $160
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $120
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE sestertius, (24.10 grams), issued 147, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA FAV STINA, rev. Juno standing to left holding patera and sceptre, around [I V N O], S C across, (S.4629, BMC 1531, RIC 1143, C.210); Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, (24.82 grams), obv. around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right with circlet of pearls, rev. I V N O around, Juno standing to left holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet, S C across, (cf.S.5276, RIC 1645, C.121) (illustrated). First with some flan surface flaws, second with brown patina, both fine second scarce. (2)
With detailed collector’s ticket and first with a ticket indicating from Mail Bid Sale 190 for $250 (lot 5036).
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Lot 5067 This lot
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE sestertius, (24.10 grams), issued 147, Rome ...
Estimate $160
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE as, (10.12 grams), issued 141, Rome ...
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