Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4415 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 28 JULY) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $150
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (3.31 g), issued 147, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA FAVSTINA, rev. Juno standing to left raising right hand and holding sceptre, around AETERNITAS, (S.4574, BMC 345, RIC 344, RSC 26) (illustrated); Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, issued 170, Rome mint, (3.29 g), obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, around laureate head to right, rev. SALVTI AVG COS III in exergue, Salus standing to left feeding snake entwined around altar, and holding sceptre, (cf.S.4927, RIC 207, BMC 494, RSC 543). Toned, good fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Ex RJM Collection, second coin previously Clio's Cabinet with tickets.
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (3.31 g), issued 147, Rome ...
Estimate $150
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141), silver denarius, (3.29 g), issued A.D. 143, ...
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Lot 4417
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