Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4127 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $150
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (2.96 g), issued after 147, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA FAV STINA, rev. Venus standing left holding apple and resting on a large shield, around AVGVSTA, (S.4586, BMC 432, RIC 366, RSC 73); another similar (2.56 g), rev. Vesta standing left holding trophy and patera over altar, AVGVSTA around, (cf.S.4588, RIC 370, RSC 116); another (2) similar (3.14, 3.11 g), rev. Pietas standing sacrificing at altar, around PIETAS AVG, (S.4598, RIC 394a, RSC 234). Fine - very fine, all illustrated. (4)
Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.
Quick find
View a lot by number and sale.
Adjacent lots
Lot 4125
ANTONINUS PIUS, (128-161 A.D.), AE asses, various reverses including Annona standing, (S.4294, RIC 921); elephant ...
Estimate $250
Lot 4126
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 141), silver denarius, issued in 139, (2.68 ...
Estimate $120
Lot 4127 This lot
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (2.96 g), issued after 147, ...
Estimate $200
Lot 4128
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (3.16 g), issued after 147, ...
Estimate $120
Lot 4129
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (3.07 g), issued after 147, ...
Estimate $120