Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial
Lot 4496 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST) Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial
Estimate $150
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SOLD $180
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE as, issued 154-156, (11.77 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVG P II AVG FIL, draped bust to left, rev. VENVS around, Venus standing to right, holding apple and drawing cloak over right shoulder, S C across, (S.4737, RIC 1410b, C.259). Brown patina, surface roughness on reverse, good very fine, rare with bust left.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously M.R.Roberts with ticket. Also Noble Numismatics Sale 95, lot 5552 and the Cappenalle Collection.
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