Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 3389 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $150
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SOLD $130
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, posthumous issue, (died A.D.141, AE sestertius, (25.63 g), issued 147, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina wearing pearls on top of her head, around DIVA FAVSTINA, rev. Ceres standing to left holding long torch in left hand, and grain ears in right, around C E R E S, S C across, (S.4621, RIC 1128, Banti 44). Well centred, toned, good very fine.
Ex Ponterio 138, 31st March 2006, (lot 1575).
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